BATH — In order to raise funds to help compensate for revenue lost this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is compiling its 2020 Community Art Book. The 804 Washington St. performance venue seeks submissions of all kinds of artwork that “reflect the creativity and resilience of the region,” according […]
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Freeport to spend $350K to upgrade public safety radio equipment, expand network
The work will expand the town’s radio communications network for the police, fire-rescue and public works departments from two to four antenna sites.
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Closures amid pandemic show the importance of Cumberland, Topsham libraries
As the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down, many families have missed the community education hub that libraries offer.
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Sande’s Picks: Topsham eatery serves up some surprising offerings
Matthew Kenney, owner of 104 Main Public House in Topsham, is making a great start during challenging times. Open since mid-June, he has a large indoor space with many tables appropriately arranged for social distancing and many picnic tables with bright red umbrellas for dining on the patio. To start and continue through your meal […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The taste of August
What does August taste like? For me it tastes like crispy fried chicken eaten while sitting on a picnic blanket spread in the shade. It tastes like fresh-picked corn, juicy tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, glossy basil and, most of all, the indigo sweetness of wild Maine blueberries. The day my organic blueberries came in, I […]
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Faded frenzy: State biologist, victim reflect on Midcoast fox attacks
The attack by two foxes of a man in Woolwich last week doesn’t lead a regional wildlife biologist to think a new wave of cases has begun.
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Habitat for Humanity plans to build 2 more homes in Freeport
Interested homeowners are asked to contact Habitat this month.
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Coastal Journal Edition People & Business: Aug. 7
Local SERVPRO recognized at company’s first virtual convention Top company representatives recognized SERVPRO of Bath/Brunswick with the Chairman’s Bronze award during SERVPRO’s 51st annual convention July 6-9. “It has been a challenging year for our business, because we had to balance delivering the world-class service that SERVPRO is known for with taking extra precautions to […]
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Sande’s Picks: Fresh from the sea
Gulf of Maine Sashimi is a small company that had been supplying a variety of local seafood from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts to restaurants and chefs until the current health crisis. Now, to support local fishermen, they have created a direct-to-consumer system to allow harvesting to continue and consumers to enjoy the highest quality […]
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Cooking at the Cove: When a craving calls
One of my favorite Asian restaurants has a special fried rice on the menu that includes sweet red sausage. I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when I spied this Chinese rib sausage at Brackett’s Market in Bath the other day. I decided on the spot that I was going to try my hand at […]