Tontine Mall is donating $5,000, plus about $500 in food boxes, to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.
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Maine’s First Ship to raise $100K, aiming for June launch for the Virginia
The original pinnace was built at Popham Colony in 1607-08.
State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
Coastal History: You’ve come a long way, baby
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 […]
Century-old Harpswell Grange looks to restorations as it serves multiple generations
Interior and exterior work on the venerable structure could continue through the summer.
Freeport hires new police officer, more needed to fill roster
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 […]
Cooking at the Cove: Ring in 2020 with a traditional brunch
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. […]
Coastal History: Maine’s centennial celebration
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. […]
Hancock, Renaissance woman, to serve on Freeport-area school board
Susana Hancock was a Rhodes Scholar, qualified for the Olympic Trials, plays the cello – and knows magic tricks.
Classic Seuss characters leap from books to Brunswick stage in ‘Seussical the Musical’
The Midcoast Youth Theater show runs Jan. 9-12.