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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Fourth annual Poetry Walk by Patten Free Library kicks off in April
Now in its fourth year, the Patten Free Library’s Poetry Walk will begin in April in Library Park. What began as a social distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. “Each year, we install about 20 poems on yard sign style signs,” Hannah Lackoff, […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Midcoast organizations are recipients of 2024 Casco Bay Community Grant awards
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership recently announced its 2024 Casco Bay Community Grants awards recipients, which include three Midcoast-based organizations. The Community Grants program supports new partnerships and innovative projects that engage communities with Casco Bay and its watershed. CBEP received 10 proposals totaling over $65,000 from schools, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations and community groups. This […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Scholarships to help kids attend summer camp available through Freeport collaboration
Freeport Community Services, the Town of Freeport and Freeport Housing Trust are teaming up again this year to provide summer camp scholarships to children in Freeport and Pownal. Last year, 75% of families indicated their children were eligible for free or reduced school lunch, while the remaining families indicated health concerns, single-parent status and significant […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
From the Chamber: Yarmouth Connection, and MCFA named Nonprofit of the Year
This week, I’m proud to showcase our fourth business leader that was honored at our Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber’s 2024 Annual Awards Night presented by Clark Insurance and One River CPAs on March 8. We’ve already profiled Hammond Lumber Company (Large Business of the Year), Reform Physical Therapy (Small Business of the Year) and shared the […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Chocolate Church Arts Center names new executive and artistic director
The Chocolate Church Arts Center Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Matthew Glassman as its new executive and artistic director. Glassman is a well-respected artist, leader and organizer in the American Theater. He started his new role on Jan. 2, following Lauren O’Reilly, who held the helm for nearly two years. Glassman was […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Learn about butterflies in Maine with Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is offering a free, evening Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28, to learn about the beautiful and unique butterflies that make Maine their home. KELT will welcome back Dr. Ron Butler, professor emeritus at UMaine Farmington, who as one of the leading experts on Maine’s butterflies. There are […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors offering trips for seniors
The Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors and the Lisbon Parks and Rec are offering a number of trips for seniors in 2024. A spring bus trip to Newport, Rhode Island, is scheduled for May 20-23. Activities include an historic tour of Newport; a visit three of the historic mansions, the Breakers, Marble House and the Elms; […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Pine Tree Society receives grant to help support new summer camp for kids with autism
Pine Tree Society, which has an office in Bath, recently announced it has received a $15,000 grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The funds will support Pine Tree Camp’s new week-long, sensory-sensitive summer camp session offered July 22-26. The program will allow children with autism and sensory issues to experience the fun […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A glorious day on South Moat Mountain
South Moat Mountain near Conway, New Hampshire, is one of my favorite mountain hikes. I included it in my book, “Mountains for Mortals – New England,” a mountain guidebook that features what I consider to be the 30 finest, most scenic mountain hikes in New England. The 2,749-foot peak is particularly beautiful during winter. My […]
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Wriggling gold: Fishermen who catch baby eels for $2,000 a pound hope for many years of fishing
Fishermen might soon be able to catch up to about 10,000 pounds of valuable elvers for years to come.
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