YARMOUTH — Whether she is singing, acting, performing or writing songs, 24-year old Laura Darrell loves entertaining. Her new EP, “Mad Mad Me,” is a compilation of songs that include folk and pop tunes. She sings all the vocals and is accompanied by piano and stringed instruments. After graduating from North Yarmouth Academy, Darrell attended […]
2011
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Freeport Family Literacy program gets $25K grant
FREEPORT — The Greater Freeport Family Literacy Program recently received a $25,000 grant from the Barbara Bush Foundation to support programs that will strengthen literacy among local parents and children. According to Becky Dyer, director of the Maine Family Literacy Initiative, the foundation has provide nearly $4 million to the Maine Family Literacy Initiative during […]
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Cumberland man makes furniture making an art
CUMBERLAND — A chair or table crafted by Gregg Lipton isn’t just a functional piece of furniture; it could also be considered something of a work of art. Lipton uses wood, veneer, glass and metal to make custom contemporary furnishings. The product line that he designs and handcrafts includes dining and occasional tables, seating, casework, […]
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Spring all-stars were plentiful
Once again in 2011, local spring standouts produced all-star performances aplenty and were awarded for their play. Whether the sport was baseball, softball, lacrosse, track or tennis, the best athletes from the area made an indelible mark. Here’s a glimpse at the spring all-star teams and who was selected. Baseball The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference […]
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June Frost, 76
TOPSHAM — June Frost, 76, died July 11 at the Buxton home of her granddaughter Rachel Havu. On June 12, 1935, she was born in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of Alfa Ray and Jennie Marie Trapp-Carpenter. After she graduated from high school she worked as a waitress until moving to Maine in 1959. On Oct. […]
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Bath Police Beat: July 14
Arrests 7/1 at 9:39 p.m. Christopher Chavoustie, 22, of Hickory Drive, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Michelle Small on Route 1 on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/3 Willis Haven, 36, listed as a transient, was arrested by Sgt. Dan Couture on Court Street on a charge of assault. 7/4 John Byrd III, […]
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Mid-Coast School Notebook: July 14
BHS Class of 1966 reunion upcoming BRUNSWICK — The 45th reunion for the Brunswick High School Class of 1966 will take place on Friday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 11 p.m., with an informal gathering at the Sea Dog Brewing Co., 1 Main St., Topsham. The following night will include dinner and entertainment at the […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: July 14
Arrests 7/5 at 11:13 p.m. Bryan D. Wilson, 19, no address given, was arrested by Sergeant Paul Hansen on Cushing Street on a charge of disorderly conduct. 7/9 at 10:41 p.m. James Carl Baake Jr, 34, of Lupine Circle, was arrested by Officer Brandon Ingaharro on Lupine Circle on a charge of assault. Summonses 7/5 […]
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Topsham Police Beat: July 14
Arrests 7/6 at 8:45 p.m. Joseph Smith, 34, of Main Street, was arrested by Officer Robert Ramsay on Main Street on a charge of violation of conditions of release. 7/8 at 11:15 a.m. Travis Deems, 37, of Topsham, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Alfred Giusto on Route 196 and issued a summons on […]
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Northern Meetings: July 14 – 20
Falmouth Thu. 7/14 7 p.m. Long Range Planning Advisory Committee TH Wed. 7/20 4 p.m. Falmouth Economic Improvement Committee TH Cumberland Thu. 7/14 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments and Appeals TH Tue. 7/19 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Freeport Thu. 7/14 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission FCC Thu. 7/14 9 a.m. Municipal Facilities Committee TH Tue. […]