On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere set off on horseback toward Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, with the warning that the British were coming. Nearly 250 years later, a former director of the Concord Museum will tell the story of this ride and the beginning of the American Revolution at the Maine Maritime […]
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Letter: Downsize government, but allow important work to continue
When I was in college, I had a summer internship at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., where I saw firsthand how inefficient, unwieldy and bloated federal bureaucracies can be. Many of my co-workers didn’t seem to have enough to do; marginally competent employees were passed from office to office and resources were […]
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Harpswell voters agree to rebuild town dock, reject funds for fishing organization
Harpswell voters approved $7.83 million in spending and the reconstruction of the town dock at Potts Point, but rejected a $5,000 contribution to a fishing advocacy organization in the second attempt to hold an annual Town Meeting at Harpswell Community School on Saturday, March 22. Voters approved weekend shifts for town firefighters, who currently work […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
DEI does not lower competence; it resists bias
President Trump has set out to kill DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion. His message is that the traditional system has been shunted aside by preferences given to members of groups that have suffered discrimination. Groups helped by DEI include women, Blacks, American Indians, and Asians. In his view, they have gained an advantage over […]
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The capture of the British ship Picaroon at Cundy’s Harbor
As the final days of the American Revolution were nearing, British pirates — known as privateers — were still harassing Coastal Maine waters. But one local group of Harpswell men were determined to stop one of the most menacing of these privateers in Casco Bay and take his ship as a prize. Ever since 1775, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Welcoming spring with chili and cheese
Keeping the rising price of groceries in mind as we move forward into warmer weather, I vow to do my best to focus on recipes that are budget-friendly, yet still have some pizzazz. We do not have to unduly suffer because of the economy. There is still abundance to be had, especially here in Midcoast […]
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Harpswell Community School parents raise concerns about class size
A group of Harpswell parents is asking the local school district to add another first grade class at Harpswell Community School next year to prevent an oversized class that would exceed the district’s guidelines. Several parents spoke out at a public hearing on Maine School Administrative District 75’s proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. […]
Posted inTimes Record
Murder and betrayal in Harpswell
In February 1843, one of the most heinous crimes in Maine history occurred on Great Island in Harpswell. When the dust settled, one man was dead, one was set to hang, a woman co-conspirator was freed and a twisted story came to light. On Tuesday, May 16, 1843, Cumberland County Sheriff Nathan Woodbury was summoned […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Tariffs bring a major new tax
In his avalanche of actions, President Trump has adopted an across-the-board tax increase. Like many of his other moves, he should have sought Congressional approval, but he chose to act on his own. He is using powers meant for a true national emergency to radically increase tariffs as he launches his personal view of trade […]
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Brunswick café pairs food with fine art
Dede Wilder has spent the past few months organizing community-centric art exhibitions at Walter’s Café. Here’s what to expect this spring.
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