President Trump has set out to kill DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion. His message is that the traditional system has been shunted aside by preferences given to members of groups that have suffered discrimination. Groups helped by DEI include women, Blacks, American Indians, and Asians. In his view, they have gained an advantage over […]
Harpswell
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The capture of the British ship Picaroon at Cundy’s Harbor
As the final days of the American Revolution were nearing, British pirates — known as privateers — were still harassing Coastal Maine waters. But one local group of Harpswell men were determined to stop one of the most menacing of these privateers in Casco Bay and take his ship as a prize. Ever since 1775, […]
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Welcoming spring with chili and cheese
Keeping the rising price of groceries in mind as we move forward into warmer weather, I vow to do my best to focus on recipes that are budget-friendly, yet still have some pizzazz. We do not have to unduly suffer because of the economy. There is still abundance to be had, especially here in Midcoast […]
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Harpswell Community School parents raise concerns about class size
A group of Harpswell parents is asking the local school district to add another first grade class at Harpswell Community School next year to prevent an oversized class that would exceed the district’s guidelines. Several parents spoke out at a public hearing on Maine School Administrative District 75’s proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. […]
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Murder and betrayal in Harpswell
In February 1843, one of the most heinous crimes in Maine history occurred on Great Island in Harpswell. When the dust settled, one man was dead, one was set to hang, a woman co-conspirator was freed and a twisted story came to light. On Tuesday, May 16, 1843, Cumberland County Sheriff Nathan Woodbury was summoned […]
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Tariffs bring a major new tax
In his avalanche of actions, President Trump has adopted an across-the-board tax increase. Like many of his other moves, he should have sought Congressional approval, but he chose to act on his own. He is using powers meant for a true national emergency to radically increase tariffs as he launches his personal view of trade […]
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Brunswick café pairs food with fine art
Dede Wilder has spent the past few months organizing community-centric art exhibitions at Walter’s Café. Here’s what to expect this spring.
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Fire marshal investigating fatal fires in Old Orchard Beach, Harpswell
The fire marshal’s office is still investigating the two separate fires, in which the bodies of two men were found.
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Harpswell voters elect 4 officials, approve funds for Brunswick library
Harpswell voters approved the town’s annual contribution to the Brunswick library and elected four town officials, each unopposed, at the polls on Saturday, March 8. The library referendum passed 550-211. The vote approves Harpswell’s contribution of $159,089 to Curtis Memorial Library. The amount has held steady for four years. Curtis provides Harpswell residents with library […]
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Study group recommends locking up students’ phones during school day
The Maine School Administrative District 75 board will consider a proposal that would require high school students to keep their cellphones locked inside special pouches from the start of the school day until after the final bell. The recommendation came from the district’s Personal Technology Study Group, which researched other districts’ policies on student phone […]
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