Marian Baker, at right, in her studio and gallery on Islesford. FILE PHOTO: TOM GROENING

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Islesford potter wins crafts honor

The Maine Crafts Association (MCA), a statewide nonprofit organization that builds upon Maine’s rich craft traditions by nurturing a vibrant, supportive, inclusive craft community and strong individual craft artist practices, has named potter and educator Marian Baker of Yarmouth as the 2021 recipient of its Maine Craft Artist Award. The… SEE MORE
Row houses in Eastport. PHOTO: TOM GROENING

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Affordable around New England

Maine is not the only state to grapple with a lack of affordable housing. A combination of aging populations and aging housing stock has created an acute affordable housing shortage throughout the region. Because of the steep costs and massive needs to build such housing, many nonprofits and local governments… SEE MORE