Patten Free Library’s fifth annual Poetry Walk runs through April in Bath’s Library Park. What began as a social-distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. “Each year, we install about 20 poems on yard sign style signs,” Hannah Lackoff, program and outreach manager and […]
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‘Beauty of nature’ inspires new solo exhibition at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is showing a new solo exhibition, “On the Edge” by Beth Downey, from April 3-23 in the River Room. There will be a public opening reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Downey’s bold, colorful paintings are inspired by the vibrant natural landscapes she has called home — from the lush […]
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Old husbands’ tales
Ever wondered why the jillions of things we say and hear all the time are never called “old husbands’ tales” instead of the usual “old wives”? I don’t know either, so we’ll leave that for another time. The tale I’m thinking today about comes from long, long ago, although maybe people still say it, most […]
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Trump foreign policy doctrine emerges
The Trump Doctrine now takes its place in American history. Trump joins presidents who adopted broad world policies that became identified with them. President James Monroe warned that Europe should stay out of the Americas, creating the Monroe Doctrine. President Harry Truman pledged U.S. support to governments opposing authoritarians, creating the Truman Doctrine (though probably […]
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From the Chocolate Church: The Ultimate Eagles Experience to rock the stage in Bath
When I was a teenager, I almost exclusively listened to classic rock. I consumed it all, from the popular to the obscure, and everything in between. That may have also been because I am a child of analog times. I grew up in Boston, which had the excellent, pure classic rock station WZLX. And April […]
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Brunswick’s Joshua Chamberlain at the surrender at Appomattox
On Sunday morning, April 9, 1865, brevetted Major General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain stood in command of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division of the Fifth Corps, near the White Oak Road at Appomattox in Virginia. General Grant’s Army of the Potomac was chasing a nearly defeated General Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia, and Chamberlain […]
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Group of Bath residents wants fewer cruise ships
Bath residents, mostly living in the South End of the city, are concerned about pollution, noise and ‘overtourism.’
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Experienced Freeport girls lacrosse looking for redemption
The Falcons return 17 varsity players from last year’s Class B runner-up squad.
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Town of Brunswick to host spring Coastal Cleanup for Earth Day
The Town of Brunswick has partnered up with Mere Point Oyster Co., Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and others for the fourth annual Coastal Cleanup event on Saturday, April 5. Cleanup will be from 10 a.m. to noon alongside Paul’s Marina, Merrymeeting Shellfish Co., Smith’s Boatyard and Flight Deck Brewing in celebration of Earth Day. All ages […]
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Faith lost in U.S. Congress
When Donald Trump gained power, he began signing sundry, legally dubious executive orders that challenge the foundational principles of American democracy. Congress is responsible for passing laws, the judiciary is an independent arbiter of their legality and a president’s duty is to either enforce or reject legislation. Under Trump’s administration, these checks and balances are […]
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