HARPSWELL — The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is celebrating its 35th anniversary, overseeing 22 historic properties and pieces of conserved land, as well as 17 preserves. But it all started with a single house. Built in 1783, the Tarr-Eaton House, down the street from the land trust office on Harpswell Neck Road, is on the National […]
2018
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Testing for tainted marijuana challenges states
State and local health officials struggle to set safety standards.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Camp Sunshine slates 23 sessions for 2018
CASCO — Camp Sunshine is looking toward another year of supporting children who are battling life-threatening conditions along with their families. The Casco camp, which provides retreats for children and their families, recently announced its 2018 schedule. The list includes 23 sessions throughout the upcoming year that are designed to help kids facing a specific challenge, including […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Pot entrepreneurs find D.C. a capital city for business
Gifting is the norm in Washington where city officials are unable to impose regulations.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Maine Cancer Foundation grant awarded to Dean Snell Cancer Foundation
The $45,000 grant will help patients in financial need with transportation costs
Posted inMaine, News
Maine municipalities eligible for federal disaster funds for October windstorm
Cities, towns and municipalities in 13 counties may submit requests to be reimbursed for cleanup costs from the devastating windstorm.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump says Bannon has ‘lost his mind’ after former strategist accuses Trump Jr. of treason
The president issued the statement critical of Steve Bannon, his former top aide, in the wake of unflattering comments Bannon made in an upcoming book.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick blaze destroys historic home
BRUNSWICK — A fire that destroyed a historic home at 5 Maquoit Road raged for six hours Dec. 29 and left two firefighters and one resident injured. Chief Kenneth Brillant said the fire was caused by residents’ attempts to thaw frozen pipes with “some kind of high-heat or open-flame device” – reportedly a torch. Deputy Chief Jeffrey Emerson […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Storm with blizzard conditions will hit Thursday, followed by brutal cold
Snow will spread throughout the state Thursday morning and blizzard conditions are expected.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell heating aid program gets $10.5K gift
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen accepted a $10,500 donation Dec. 28 from Cook’s Lobster and Ale House for the town’s heating assistance program. The funds were raised at the restaurant’s ninth annual Harpswell Home Heating Assistance Dinner and silent auction Dec. 15. Harpswell’s heating assistance program benefits people who are not eligible for general assistance, […]