Debbie Weil, director of Island Women Speak, says delving deep into the story is part of the process to get performers to the stage.

Patricia Ranzoni, Bucksport’s former poet laureate, rethinks a snowman’s straight limbs.

Haystack unveils a speaker series to celebrate its 75th year.

Sue Shaw pens a poem that reminds us about forgetting.

Maine isn’t as quiet as one might think, as described in this poem of winter sounds by Rising Tide reporter Steele Hays.

Maine is holding poster and essay contests for students to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year.

Brooklin poet Pat Smith says he has met several moose, but not the real live kind.

Reversing Falls Sanctuary in Brooksville is looking for submissions for an upcoming show focusing on the fiber arts.

Surry artist Richard Keens will launch an exhibit in January showcasing area hikes in abstract form. The show is at the Blue Hill Public Library.

Patricia Ranzoni writes a poem about “the natural gifts of December.”

Brooklin potter Odette Heideman was selected for a prestigious New York craft show.

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has announced its summer programs.

A free class on residential construction offered by Deer isle’s adult education program filled up in two days. But a class on welding still has slots available.

Wreath-making in the area is in full holiday swing. For some, it’s a craft handed down five generations.

Take a 90-second trip to the underwater world of a rockweed forest with a video from the Blue Hill peninsula Rockweed Forum.

The annual exhibition of smaller art works is happening now at Castine’s gallery b.

Patricia Ranzoni writes a poem about Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow’s home in Maine.

A painting inspires a poem and a song at a recent celebration of Reversing Falls Sanctuary’s 25th year.

Penobscot poet Sue Shaw on the coming of winter, heralded by a small snowflake.