Spring break: Dealing with ‘this hand we’re dealt’ in March
A local poet writes about the tease of spring
REVIEW: ‘The Roommate’ tempts after a lifetime playing it safe
A new play at New Surry Theatre explores the dynamics of two strangers who become roommates
Spring is ‘no dancer gowned in green’
The Maine spring stomps to our door in rugged style, writes a Penobscot poet
Poet: Is faith enough to make a dream real?
Patricia Ranzoni, Bucksport’s former poet laureate, asks if dreams will actually deliver what we need
When seeing is more about wonder than sight
‘I see,” says writes a Penobscot poet. But not always with her eyes.
MMA student starts ballet studio in spare time, with overwhelming response
Makeshift studio in Emerson Hall becomes a hit, with two dozen students coming from as far away as Brewer for dance lessons
Icy mystery solved
What started as a project just for fun on a moonlit night has become an impromptu sculpture garden.
Valentine's Day dinner bridges generations in Penobscot
Dinner ‘highlights the importance of community involvement in education,’ says historical society president
Library exhibit flexes lots of mussels
The colors, patterns and iridescence of Maine mussels are the subject of an art exhibit at the Blue Hill Public Library
Heart-shaped sculptures appear along shore in Blue Hill
The icy hearts began showing up right before Valentine’s Day
With modest budget and no paid staff, Blue Hill organization hits high notes for 48th year
‘People really want to get out and hear music in the winter time,’ says Blue Hill Concert Association president John Arrison
Chimney smoke rises, and a poet gets to work
‘A comforting, snuggled-in kind of spot,’ writes a Penobscot poet
Surry musician has dozens of albums to his name. He’s 15.
Cody Chattin has a dozen albums to his name, experimenting with a wide variety of genres.
The craft and preparation behind Island Women Speak
Debbie Weil, director of Island Women Speak, says delving deep into the story is part of the process to get performers to the stage.
This year let’s search for curved branches
Patricia Ranzoni, Bucksport’s former poet laureate, rethinks a snowman’s straight limbs.
Haystack announces speaker series to celebrate its 75th year
Haystack unveils a speaker series to celebrate its 75th year.
The sounds of winter
Maine isn’t as quiet as one might think, as described in this poem of winter sounds by Rising Tide reporter Steele Hays.
Maine holding poster and essay contest to mark America’s 250th
Maine is holding poster and essay contests for students to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year.