BATH — As the front campus of the Maine Maritime Museum undergoes a major facelift, plans are also underway for a renovation and reconfiguration of the museum’s main galleries. The central display space, which has generally held a fixed exhibit since its June 1989 opening, is at the heart of that revamp. Next to that […]
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Brunswick snowboarder eyes 2022 Olympic Games
BRUNSWICK — Myles Silverman’s school work takes up most of his time these days and he doesn’t get to tear up the terrain as much as he’d like to, but that hasn’t slowed him down. The Brunswick native spent his spring break in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he repeated as a slalom and giant slalom champion […]
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Brunswick Town Council approves zoning rules for homeless shelters
BRUNSWICK — After more than a year of debate, town councilors approved two zoning ordinances Monday night that will regulate where homeless shelters can be established and a cap on the number of beds allowed. Councilors voted unanimously April 8 to enact the ordinances immediately on an emergency basis and terminate a moratorium on shelters. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Dessert first
At the age of 12, my granddaughter, Lu, is already a kitchen goddess. It never ceases to amaze me what goodies she creates in her limited amount of down time. The perfect eggs Benedict, homemade soups, and all manner of baked goods are already in her repertoire. A fresh batch of giant chocolate chip cookies […]
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Coastal History: Bath played large role in miniature gaming figurines
Like many nerds of my generation, I played some Dungeons & Dragons during my junior high school years. Sometimes it was an ancient DOS computer version, and sometimes I would head over to my buddy’s house to play with some other guys. I generally played a wizard named Fishlips, and sometimes the games would get […]
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Over Easy: What to pack for your old age
There’s been a lot of talk about “aging in place” (aging in place of what?), the concept that instead of reaching an age when you leave your established home of half a century, you can stay right there where you are and deteriorate at your own pace. When I was a child no one said […]
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Harpswell farmer the right fit for Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport
FREEPORT — Joe Grady’s passion for farming and education led him to open Two Coves Farm with his wife Laura in Harpswell 10 years ago. That passion also helped Grady land a position in January with Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport as the senior director of programs for an organization that shares his passion. “Wolfe’s Neck’s mission […]
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Topsham voters to tackle marijuana regulations
TOPSHAM — How marijuana businesses are regulated and where sales and production are allowed will likely go to voters at Town Meeting on May 15. The Board of Selectmen on Thursday, April 11, is expected to adopt the measures for inclusion on next month’s warrant. The marijuana business licensing and land use rules, hammered out by […]
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Bath likely to ax fee for single-use paper bags
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday took a preliminary step toward eliminating a 5-cent fee on single-use paper bags at city businesses. The council’s unanimous first approval of an ordinance amendment ending the fee will be followed by a second and final vote next month. A ban on plastic bags would remain in place. […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: April 5
No arrests or summonses were reported from March 27 to April 2.