Let’s try to set aside all this anger, profanity, racism, sexism, misinformation and political posturing. In other words, let’s not discuss Paul LePage, governor, self-appointed education commissioner and giant bedbug infestation. Instead, let’s turn our attention to a matter of significance to every Maine taxpayer, namely how much money state government is wasting in trying […]
2016
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: What a waste
Let’s try to set aside all this anger, profanity, racism, sexism, misinformation and political posturing. In other words, let’s not discuss Paul LePage, governor, self-appointed education commissioner and giant bedbug infestation. Instead, let’s turn our attention to a matter of significance to every Maine taxpayer, namely how much money state government is wasting in trying […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Singular sermon
Hometown boy Frank Kellogg, who had just graduated from the seminary up there in Bangor, was supposed to deliver his first sermon at the church on a recent weekend. No one is quite sure how it happened, but the special invitations to the service went out to the wrong people, with the wrong date and […]
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Freeport News
Crabapple Jam sweetens First Friday The Freeport First Fridays concert on March 4 at the Freeport Community Center features Crabapple Jam, a string band that performs original songs and instrumentals, old-time jazz, folk, rock and alternative music to enjoy with the evening’s assortment of desserts and coffee. The four musicians, Eric Bryant, Meg and John […]
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Freeport News
Crabapple Jam sweetens First Friday The Freeport First Fridays concert on March 4 at the Freeport Community Center features Crabapple Jam, a string band that performs original songs and instrumentals, old-time jazz, folk, rock and alternative music to enjoy with the evening’s assortment of desserts and coffee. The four musicians, Eric Bryant, Meg and John […]
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Nordic Skiing: Freeport boys claim state title, girls take third
The Freeport boys blasted a Nordic homerun at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington on Feb. 18-19, finishing 3-4-5-10 in the Classic race and 3-4-6-8 in the Skate race to capture the Class B state crown. Yacob Olins and Bennett Hight led the Falcons’ way as they nearly halved (lower is better in skiing) No. 2 Caribou’s […]
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Nordic Skiing: Freeport boys claim state title, girls take third
The Freeport boys blasted a Nordic homerun at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington on Feb. 18-19, finishing 3-4-5-10 in the Classic race and 3-4-6-8 in the Skate race to capture the Class B state crown. Yacob Olins and Bennett Hight led the Falcons’ way as they nearly halved (lower is better in skiing) No. 2 Caribou’s […]
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Nordic Skiing: Maine Coast boys, girls win Class C crowns
Maine Coast is a perennial Nordic skiing powerhouse, regardless of their small size, and at last week’s Class C State Championship, they again proved their prowess. The Maine Coaster girls devoured the opposition, taking first as a team by a huge margin – 54-102 over No. 2 Madawaska – and while the boys’ competition was […]
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Wolfe Neck Farm's DeGrandpre remembered by friends, family
A funeral Mass for Charlie DeGrandpre, who pioneered organic farming at Wolfe’s Neck Farm, was held Monday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Freeport. Military honors for DeGrandpre, who served with the U.S. Navy in World War II, were held outside the church, prior to the service. A reception followed at the nearby Harraseeket Inn. […]
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Freeport neighborhood cat’s legend endures
Sadly for all who loved the cat that was the toast of the Spring Street neighborhood of Freeport, Static had to be euthanized Feb. 4. Weeks later, people are still posting remembrances of the 22-pound, 18-year-old orange cat’s antics on the Facebook page of his owner, Susan Rock. They’re still talking about Static at the […]