TOPSHAM — A new book discussion series kicks off at Topsham Public Library next month and continues through March. The Maine Humanities Council selected the 25 Foreside Road literature hub to offer “Let’s Talk About It,” a free reading and conversation program provided through the council’s Maine Center for the Book, in cooperation with the […]
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Bath students to get free showing of 'Animal Farm'
BATH — Three hundred Bath Middle School students are going to the farm next week, courtesy of George Orwell. The youths will attend a free live performance of Orwell’s famed book “Animal Farm” at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, as presented by the New Repertory Theater’s Classic Repertory Company. The performance takes place from 8:45-10:45 […]
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Forecaster scores big at Maine press banquet
NEWRY — The Forecaster, American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly newspapers received five first place-awards and came in second for General Excellence in the Maine Press Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. At an awards banquet held Oct. 20 at Sunday River, the group of weekly newspapers, which cover nearly all of coastal Cumberland County as well […]
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Maine Development Foundation marking 40th anniversary
AUGUSTA — The Maine Development Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special event Thursday, Oct. 25. “A lot has changed in 40 years, but MDF’s commitment to driving economic growth in Maine to improve the quality of life for all Mainers remains constant,” the foundation said in a press release. Tickets to the […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Oct. 19
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 8-14.
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Brunswick incumbent faces challenger in House District 50
BRUNSWICK — Incumbent Democratic Rep. Ralph Tucker will be seeking a third term in House District 50 this November and is being challenged by Republican Michael Lawler of Brunswick. The district covers most of East Brunswick, including Cook’s Corner and Brunswick Landing. Several attempts by phone and email to reach Lawler were unsuccessful. Tucker A former town […]
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A look at the Harpswell Historical Society
I experienced an odd coincidence recently. About two weeks ago, I acquired an old book called “Lion Ben,” by Elijah Kellogg, which is a boy’s novel from the 1800s. The name of the author sounded familiar, and inside the front page was an inscription that read, “Isaac L. Dunning, North Harpswell, Maine, Sept. 25, 1869.” […]
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The Sainted Ones
I promise I don’t intend to mock or make fun of anyone of the dead or live persuasion, but I’m curious about something. Is it just me or have you also noticed when someone dies, they often become elevated to sainthood, even if they were the nastiest humans to ever draw breath? I wonder why […]
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Tastes of Memory Lane
I could write multiple pages about the recipes I’m sharing this week, and I probably will one day. For now, here is just a little taste of delicacies from my past, now made with love for the grandchildren. The soup and bread recipes were handed down to my siblings and I by our mother. The […]
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Dar Williams returns to the Midcoast
Popular folk singer sounds off on her love of Maine, returning to Bath