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Maine's Julia Gagnon advances to top 7 on 'American Idol'
CUMBERLAND, Maine — Maine American Idol contestant Julia Gagnon is now in the top seven on "American Idol" after Monday night’s episode. During the show, fans voted for the top six performers, but the judges also saved one singer who was supposed to be eliminated. Maine has rallied...
Here are Rochester restaurants gearing up for outdoor dining in 2024
ROCHESTER — It finally looks like winter is over for real. People want to be outside, and restaurants can now put out tables and chairs and offer outdoor seating, with a city permit. Outdoor dining became popular during the COVID pandemic, as a way for people to feel safe...
Commentary: Our sweet and bittersweet relationship with vines
This column appears every other week in Foster’s Daily Democrat and the Tuskegee News. This week, Guy Trammell, an African American man from Tuskegee, Ala., and Amy Miller, a white woman from South Berwick, Maine, write about plant vines.By Amy Miller. Today I will be offering sci-fi. I won’t...
Seashore Trolley Museum opens for 85th season: Here's what's new
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Seashore Trolley Museum is opening for its 85th season on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The world’s first and largest electric railway museum will be open weekends in May and Wednesdays through Sundays from June 1 through Halloween. Experience history in motion through interactive trolley rides aboard...
Oar House celebrates 50 years, Exeter's Supreme Pizza reopening
Happy May day Seacoast! The temps are warming up and the restaurant scene is heating up as well. This week we learn that the Oar House restaurant is celebrating 50 years, Exeter's Supreme Pizza is opening after a 3-three year hiatus and Rochester restaurants are gearing up for outdoor dining in 2024. We also revisit everything you need to know before attending to the Great Bay Food Truck Festival and where to take Mom for Mother's Day.
Design Wire May 2024
THE VIEWPOINT, a luxury boutique hotel in York, has debuted seven private SHORESIDE ROOMS made from poured concrete to mimic the rocky shores below. Featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and unobstructed views of Nubble Light, the Shoreside Rooms reflect a midcentury modern aesthetic juxtaposed with modern elements and natural textures. “As visitors descend toward the units, they are enveloped by imposing concrete walls lining a dark, enclosed entry corridor, evoking a sense of theatrical anticipation. The transition from the enclosed, somber entrance to the airy, sunlit interior with epic ocean views is intended to elicit a profound ‘wow’ moment,” explains Chris Reynolds of CR DESIGN. Carved into the coastline and seamlessly blending into the natural landscape, the contemporary cabanas feature Maine’s first commercial green roof. Known for their insulating properties, green roofs (roofs that have plants growing on them) offer numerous sustainability benefits, including stormwater management, improved air quality, and heat island mitigation. “These living roofs have evolved into captivating visual elements that redefine the ecological impact of buildings. Converting conventional rooftops into vibrant green spaces transcends mere functional utility, [allowing the roof to] become a focal point of aesthetic allure and environmental stewardship,” Reynolds adds.
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