I have always said that I can’t drive past a historical marker. I managed to miss one in Brunswick, however, quite a few times. A large stone on Rossmore Road claims to mark the homestead of Matthew Thornton, one of the chosen few who signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. You might not […]
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Sande’s Picks: Innovative growers and retailers step up in response to virus
Access to and the safety of healthy food is becoming more challenging during the pandemic, but fortunately, growers and purveyors are becoming more creative. Farmers are still growing in winter houses, chickens are still laying, fishermen are still fishing and summer seeds are being planted. Consumer Supported Agriculture shares are even available now for the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A quiet little lunch
As I write this on March 26, I feel proud to say that other than long walks in the woods along the cove, I have stayed home for 10 straight days. Even though my new shiny refrigerator is in situ, I haven’t rushed out to stock up. I’m still managing quite nicely with the food […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Brunswick
Members of the Brunswick Canoe Club take a break on shore, circa 1890. In the boat is Ben Furbush. In back from left are Carl Day, Ernest Merryman, unknown and Buzz Mitchell. In front are Ralph Fish, Fred Fish, Fenno Elliott and Herbert Merryman.
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Maine’s First Ship postpones launch of Virginia to October
Lack of a wharf and the impact of coronavirus are two reasons the Bath organizations cited.
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Bath-area high school on target, budget for February 2021 opening
The coronavirus pandemic has so far not delayed progress.
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SAD 75 budget could grow due to new school, but taxes could drop
Of the 9% spending increase, 7.5% comes from debt service toward the new Mt. Ararat High School.
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Southern Midcoast police departments increase vigilance in wake of pandemic
Threat of coronavirus infection has made the police even more cautious about how they initiate physical contact with the public.
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Cooking at the Cove: Recipes to strengthen the immune system
I don’t know about all of you, but I seem to be struggling with my concentration lately. Writing this column help keeps me sane during my self-isolation here at the cove. As I write this on March 19, I’m counting the days until my new refrigerator is delivered from Agren’s. My trusty 19-year-old Kenmore side-by-side […]
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Coastal History: Benjamin Greenleaf and Hannah Moody
Some friends invited me over a while ago to see some old paintings. This led to a previous article about William Matthew Prior, the 19th-century folk art painter from Bath. I also saw another painting there by an artist named Benjamin Greenleaf. This was a reverse-glass portrait of a beautiful young girl, probably painted around […]