Corinne Goodrich Corinne S. “Corky” Goodrich lived a storied life. Born Aug. 3, 1932, she was a beautiful 91-year-old. She died after a brief illness on Monday, July 22, 2024. Corinne dealt with the ups and downs of life with class and grace; she possessed faith, patience, optimism, and a lively and amiable nature. She […]
August 2024
Posted inTimes Record
Stories from Maine: Brunswick’s Mall, from ‘a primitive and semi-barbaric state’ to today
On July 4, 1825, a group of citizens armed with shovels, pitchforks, hoes, axes and scythes, gathered for a “general assault” on a public nuisance. The enemy before them was a wild and bothersome embarrassment “in a primitive and semi-barbaric state,” which these citizens swore to banish for the greater good of the community. While […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Serious summer snackage
When I’m out and about, I cannot pass by a farm stand. I must check out the offerings, sometimes bringing home more than I really need. Fresh corn, greens, tomatoes, zucchini, melon and berries are just a few of the items I can’t resist. On one recent rainy night, I unloaded the refrigerator’s vegetable bins […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Warmer waters mean deeper lines, but salmon still abundant
I picked up the Cyrus father and sons team at Point Sebago as the sun was lighting up the big bay. We motored out to one of my favorite spots and started setting lines. I typically run two downrigger lines for lake trout and two fly rods for salmon, but the salmon have gone a […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: Aug. 2
Cumberland/Oxford Canal talk planned The Windham Historical Society is hosting a presentation about the history of the Cumberland/Oxford Canal that flowed through town in the 19th century. Area expert Don Wescott will be the guest speaker and he will give insights into this notable waterway and the economic benefits it brought to the area in […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Is Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad on the right track with climate change?
The article in the July 26 Press Herald about the $69 million granted to the state of Maine to combat climate change contains quotes from Maine’s elected officials, both state and federal, praising the grant and reminding us of the dangers of climate change. For over five years I have asked those same offices how […]
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Celebrating Wild Blueberry Weekend
Get wild with your rakes and buckets this weekend, and peruse these Maine-made or sold items to stay blue year-round.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Brunswick resident leaves $3.7 million to Bowdoin International Music Festival
Patricia Crawford Brown, who had a career in food writing and a passion for music education, died in May.
Posted inLetters
Letter: The democracy hypocrisy
We hear the term “democracy” tossed about haphazardly, with candidates pledging to protect our democracy. We also hear the Jan. 6, 2021 riots called an “insurrection.” The real insurrection and silent coup must have occurred some years ago when we were a republic — the republic established under our Constitution and to which we pledge […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Gray: Aug. 2
Hazardous waste collection The town of Gray holds a household hazardous waste collection on Aug. 24. Gray residents and property owners can bring materials to the town’s sand and salt shed on Seagull Drive from 9 a.m. to noon. Proof of residency is required. Acceptable materials include acids, ammonia, automobile cleaners, bleach, paints, degreasers, disinfectants, […]
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