Dozens of English students at Freeport High School wrote essays that explore the values that guide their lives in a year of uncertainty.
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Midcoast Literacy’s reader theater is story time with a twist
The event will be streamed Saturday, Dec. 12, and feature local actors reading and acting out two books.
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Community Action can help residents navigate health insurance options
BATH — Midcoast Maine Community Action has open slots for its Healthcare Marketplace Navigator Program for residents of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and northern Cumberland counties. The program will help residents compare insurance plans, gauge costs, and potentially qualify for health insurance savings. Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15 for Marketplace Health Insurance for 2021. To apply, […]
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Nomination papers available in Harpswell for selectman, school board
HARPSWELL — Nomination papers for one seat on the Board of Selectmen and one director of Maine School Administrative District 75 are now available at the town clerk’s office. Both positions are three-year terms. Selectman David I. Chipman’s term is expiring along with school board member Frank Wright IV, whose term is also up at […]
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Freeport Mock Trial team makes their case, named state champions
Freeport High School’s Mock Trial team won the first state competition in the school’s history.
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Midcoast Youth Center fundraising goal in sight
The center now needs less than $2,000 before the end of December to help pay for upgrades to the center’s kitchen and cooking classes.
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Freeport social and racial equity committee seeking members
The deadline to apply is Dec. 31; the committee will have until late October 2021 to complete its work.
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Freeport nurse part of new team supporting contact tracing in schools
Brenda White, who retired from Freeport schools in 2017, also helps connect those who need food, childcare or other services to providers.
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Pejepscot History Center hosting outdoor Santa Day
BRUNSWICK — The Pejepscot History Center will hold its annual free Santa Day outside on Saturday, Dec. 5, in order to adhere to COVID-19 state guidelines. The event will be in front of the Pejepscot History Center at 159-161 Park Row from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An abundance of festive lights and decorations will […]
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City of Ships to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas
Main Street Bath has made COVID-19 safe adjustments to this year’s holiday celebrations in Bath.