Erin O'Mara

44 posts

Erin O'Mara lives on Harpswell Neck. She is the founder of Journalism New England, a nonprofit dedicated to creating sustainable local newsrooms across the region.

4 minute read

Columns

Never Not Amazed: Crows and the future of flying

When I see too many birds gathered in one place, I think of Tippi Hedren in the phone booth. "The Birds" and real-life bird experiences have left a mark. I remember childhood beach days at Reid State Park.

byErin O'Mara

August 10, 2022

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Features

‘What would that be if it were jewelry?’: Harpswell jeweler draws inspiration from landscape

If it's possible for a place to be in a person's DNA, Harpswell and the surrounding area are in jeweler Keith Field's. With four generations of Mainers behind him, he has a sense of place and time rooted in community, and that sense informs his art.

byErin O'Mara

July 20, 2022

3 minute read

Columns

Zucchini, please forgive me. I took you for granted.

My gardening strategy used to be to plant a few things, throw fertilizer over my left shoulder, and hope for the right mix of sun and rain.

byErin O'Mara

July 6, 2022

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Features

When a spoon is more than a spoon: Local artisan serves up life lessons

Power tools fascinate me, call me and repel me. I'm drawn to the power and potential. I love that an electrified saw makes quick work of tough jobs. I'm also sure if I use one, I'll cut my hand off.

byErin O'Mara

April 8, 2022

Erin O'Mara

Never Not Amazed: Crows and the future of flying

‘What would that be if it were jewelry?’: Harpswell jeweler draws inspiration from landscape

Zucchini, please forgive me. I took you for granted.

When a spoon is more than a spoon: Local artisan serves up life lessons

First Person: For ROMEOs kitchen maven, ‘Food is my love language’

Recycling center resumes full service after equipment accident

Support access to Clark Cove

Erin O'Mara

Never Not Amazed: Crows and the future of flying

‘What would that be if it were jewelry?’: Harpswell jeweler draws inspiration from landscape

Zucchini, please forgive me. I took you for granted.

When a spoon is more than a spoon: Local artisan serves up life lessons

First Person: For ROMEOs kitchen maven, ‘Food is my love language’

Recycling center resumes full service after equipment accident

Support access to Clark Cove

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