John Balentine (“Trump’s legacy,” Jan. 15) writes “… but because (Trump) lacked a respectable persona, he couldn’t win converts to his cause.” Mr. Balentine has forgotten Trump’s history – his “lack of a respectable persona” was long ago cultivated both by his father and by Roy Cohn. In 1954, Joseph Welch said, “Until this moment, […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 2/1 3 p.m. Facilities Committee Mon. 2/1 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Tues. 2/2 6 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 2/3 6 p.m. City Council Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive […]
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Harpswell temporarily closes quahog harvesting in Quahog Bay
Harpswell selectmen unanimously approved the closure Thursday. The town’s request will be reviewed for approval by the Maine Department of Marine Resources within 20 days.
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Cooking at the Cove: A mid-winter craving
Sometimes we need a little extra TLC in our lives. This can come in the form of making a homey meal for ourselves and our loved ones like mom used to make. More than ever, I’ve been into preparing hearty aromatic oven suppers, pots of soup and employing the crockpot to create something warming and […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 22-29
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 1/25 6 p.m. Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossing Abutter Informational Meeting Tues. 1/26 5 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. 1/26 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 1/27 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 1/27 6 p.m. Rivers and Coastal Waters Commission Wed. 1/27 7 p.m. School Board […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 15-22
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 1/19 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 1/19 6:30 p.m. Town Council Wed. 1/20 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 1/20 6:15 p.m. Appointment Committee Wed. 1/20 7 p.m. Recreation Commission Thur. 1/21 10 a.m. Streetscape Review […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Food in a flash
Here’s how it goes: In the morning, take a few moments to place frozen shrimp in a Ziploc bag with a marinade made from a few pantry ingredients. Stick this combo in the fridge and leave it. This simple marinade is also delicious used with salmon, pork or chicken. Maple syrup can be substituted for […]
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Letter: Reader to Balentine: Where is your heart?
John Balentine employs an inanimate object (Magic 8-Ball) to put forth his typical Republican Party-centered propaganda (“Predictions from the all-knowing Magic 8-Ball,” Jan. 1). Utilizing this device (it is actually a prism which converts truth into fiction), Balentine asks: “Regarding national politics, will Republicans resist President-elect Joe Biden as Democrats resisted President Trump?” His “prism” […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 8-15
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 1/12 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 1/13 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 1/13 5 p.m. School Board/Town Finance Committee Auditor Presentation Wed. 1/13 7 p.m. School Board Thur. 1/14 5 p.m. Policing Review Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Chip and dip into a shiny new year
Have we ever been so happy to put an old year behind us and look ahead to a new one? I don’t think so. I was on the phone with my sister the other day reminiscing about long-ago New Year’s Eve afternoons when our busy mother would put up a party for the four of […]