Dispatch from Ukraine

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Published
March 24, 2022

Dispatch from Ukraine

Camden Herald columnist Sam Patten is currently in Ukraine volunteering for a relief organization and reporting. He has 15 years of past experience advising Ukrainian political leaders.
Published
March 17, 2022

Do you want to build an igloo?

Local children enjoyed learning to make a snow shelter with help from neighbor Hans Bengtsson, who is in his 80s.
Published
March 10, 2022

Meet the Rink-Meister of Molyneaux Road

Camden family creates their own front-yard skating rink bringing outdoor activity to the neighborhood.
Published
March 3, 2022

The Wind: Part of the island way of life

“The Wind is as much a part of the island’s way of life as is swimming in the quarries, eating lobster, and sitting in line waiting to catch the next ferry,” former editor Susan Radley said.
Published
March 2, 2022

Midcoast readies for annual treat: New England Boiled Dinner

New England Boiled Dinner started as a staple of the poor served in summer and is now enjoyed as a comfort food purchased in high-end shops during cold months. Here's a look at the history of Maine's favorite St. Patrick's Day dish.
Published
February 28, 2022

Family Farm Day at Terra Optima

Appleton farm hosts event aimed to get families out, and meet one another.
Published
February 24, 2022

UPDATED: Midcoast joins world in watching as Russia attacks Ukraine

Residents throughout Midcoast Maine woke up Thursday, Feb. 24, to news reports that Russian forces have launched a wide-ranging attack and invasion of Ukraine. Courier Publications/VillageSoup Executive Editor Dan Dunkle spoke with Political Strategist and Writer Sam Patten, who has advised political leaders around the world.
Published
February 18, 2022

A bowl of Stone Soup on a windy day in Camden

The Joy of hunting vintage paperbacks downtown.
Published
February 18, 2022

Medical marijuana in Maine

People are increasingly turning to cannabis to treat what ails them. Read on to learn about Maine's medical marijuana industry.
Published
February 8, 2022

Remembering Camden’s historian Barbara Dyer

Dyer understood the importance of remembering the history, of tracking the details and honoring the memories of those who came before. She was beloved in the community. She will be badly missed and long remembered.

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