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Post-holiday food insecurity puts pressure on Midcoast residents

by Alex Lear January 6, 2020January 8, 2020

Tontine Mall is donating $5,000, plus about $500 in food boxes, to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.

Maine’s First Ship to raise $100K, aiming for June launch for the Virginia

by Alex Lear December 31, 2019

The original pinnace was built at Popham Colony in 1607-08.

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State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program

by Kate Irish Collins December 30, 2019January 7, 2020

A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.

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Coastal History: You’ve come a long way, baby

by Zac McDorr December 30, 2019

Well here we are – another decade has passed. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the millennium, although Big Al’s still had a nice selection of Y2K books on the shelf when I last went in there. Almost 20 years since 9/11. And, as I mentioned briefly last week, it’s now […]

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Century-old Harpswell Grange looks to restorations as it serves multiple generations

by Alex Lear December 27, 2019January 7, 2020

Interior and exterior work on the venerable structure could continue through the summer.

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Freeport hires new police officer, more needed to fill roster

by Jason Pafundi / For The Forecaster December 27, 2019December 24, 2019

FREEPORT — The Freeport Police Department has a new officer. Jason O’Toole, 23, recently joined the force after completing his training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. O’Toole is from Middleboro, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston about 160 miles from Freeport. He attended Unity College in Maine and graduated with a degree in […]

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Cooking at the Cove: Ring in 2020 with a traditional brunch

by Karen Schneider December 24, 2019December 20, 2019

I think it’s very important to start out the new decade with favorite foods and favorite activities shared with our favorite people. My most-loved tradition is to ring in the New Year with a brisk walk at Popham Beach. In previous years, there have also been extremely competitive board games, read-a-thons, and group yoga classes. […]

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Coastal History: Maine’s centennial celebration

by Zac McDorr December 24, 2019December 20, 2019

Here we are at the end of 2019, and it’s time for a couple of important birthdays. My oldest child turned 21 this week, which makes me feel old indeed (though my 3-year-old’s antics make me feel even older). And here is the great state of Maine, turning 200 and looking great for its age. […]