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No, it’s not the Westbrook ice disk

The clouds from Sunday’s snow storm parted long enough to offer a view of the super blood wolf moon over Maine. The eclipse, with the moon, Earth and sun aligned, lasted several hours, and turned the moon “blood” red from refracted sunlight. January’s full moon is traditionally called a “wolf” moon, and it was “super” […]

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Cover Story: Flannery passing on boatbuilding skills, tools of the trade

HARPSWELL — Boatbuilder Ann Flannery hopes to inspire the next generation to take an interest in traditional maritime craftsmanship with the tools of her trade. Last winter, Harpswell Boatbuilders, an educational program designed to teach the art of wooden boatbuilding to local children, made its debut in a Cundy’s Harbor workshop. Flannery recognizes that the […]

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Sande’s Picks: Upcoming Happenings in the World of Midcoast Dining

The wait is over. The New Year’s Day opening of the Odd Duck FSE (Food*Spirits*Entertainment) was much anticipated. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful former hotel at 11 Pleasant St. in Brunswick that was built in the early 1800s. The new owners—Becky Marcos, Wayne Bartlett and John Stadler—have honored the lovely and sturdy bones […]

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This Week’s Briefs – Jan. 17

Choir auditions being held in Newcastle NEWCASTLE — St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts. St. Cecilia is an auditioned community chorus that rehearses Wednesday evenings at St. Andrew’s Church in Newcastle. The group will resume rehearsals on Jan. 16 in preparation for concerts on May 4 and 5. Sopranos and […]