Early last week, a statewide business publication reached out to me for comment about the PenBay Chamber — the fourth largest regional chamber in the state — ceasing operations. The organization shut their doors last Friday, Dec. 13. When asked for comment, I went on quite the tangent of what many community organizations, chambers of […]
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Boothbay Harbor annual Gingerbread Spectacular a sweet success
From Dec. 13-15, the Boothbay Harbor Opera House displayed gingerbread houses and castles against the backdrop of its decorated stage. Here are the creations that captured locals’ hearts (and awards).
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Where to dine out on Christmas Day in Maine
These spots offer everything from fancy prix-fixe meals to Chinese takeout, breakfast spreads and pub food to eat on the holiday.
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Pet of the Week: Billy
Visit Midcoast Humane to see Billy, who is available for foster-to-adopt.
Posted inNation & World
Drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey. Here’s what we know.
Witnesses have reported seeing the unmanned aircrafts for weeks, including near a military research and manufacturing facility and over Trump’s golf course.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth pesticide ordinance sees changes, awaits minor edits
At the Falmouth Town Council meeting on Dec. 9, the town presented the changes to a controversial pesticide and fertilizer ordinance based on community feedback and delayed its approval as small changes will still be made.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Tom Purcell: Advice for federal teleworkers
Hey, federal teleworkers, your days of working from home appear to be numbered. According to the New York Post, only 6% of federal employees work in the office full time and more than a third work from home full time. Before the Covid pandemic, only 3% of the federal workforce worked from home. These are […]
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Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000, Palestinians say
The U.S., Qatar and Egypt have renewed their efforts to broker a ceasefire deal in recent days.
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Christine Flowers: Just a woman embracing her age
I turned 63 on Dec. 4. Unlike many women of my vintage, birthdays are a very public celebration in my house. It’s always been that way. From the time I understood the concept of getting older, the 4th day of the last month has been a chance to revel in the joy of having made […]