One of the great legends in New England history rose from modest beginnings on Maine’s Midcoast. He became the first man knighted in the North American Colonies, the first royal governor of Massachusetts and he ended the most notorious mass hysteria in American history. William Green Phips was born at Nequasset in present-day Woolwich on […]
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Celebrating business success and free Midcoast fun options for summer
In these columns, I spend a great deal of time looking ahead at what is to come. To be sure, I do some of that below because keeping you informed is a key role I play for the community. However, there have been a number of events in May, and despite this being one of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Fried rice followed by Rhubarb Sticky Pudding
I’ve been doing yard work between rain drops and haven’t spent as much time in the kitchen as usual. Because I have to travel a distance to town, I very seldom order takeout, and delivery is not an option. So when I crave a bit of traditional takeout food, I just make it myself. It […]
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Former Mt. Ararat high, middle school employee under investigation, district says
SAD 75 Superintendent Heidi O’Leary calls the allegations against the ex-employee, who has not been charged or arrested, ‘deeply unsettling’ but does not elaborate.
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Bill would aid Harpswell in coastal rebuilding from January 2024 storms
Maine Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, has submitted a bill to the Legislature that would allow Harpswell’s working waterfront to bypass certain zoning rules to rebuild structures damaged during back-to-back coastal storms in January 2024. The bill, L.D. 1864, would allow an exception for Harpswell property owners whose working docks, piers or wharves were damaged or […]
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The case for accessible child care in Maine
As I think about the future of Maine, one thing is clear: The well-being of our children — and the families who raise them — is at the heart of our success. While I’m not yet a parent, I often think about the daunting question: How would we, as a family, afford child care? For […]
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It’s her hands that I remember | Column
In the eulogy for my mother, I hoped to convey just how effortlessly she managed to express her support, her faith, her joy and her enduring and nurturing love.
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Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players’ parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
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Add sparkle to your day with foods in bright colors and flavors
In spring, cheer yourself up with happy-making foods like flower blossoms and spring greenery.
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Bailey Island native chosen to lead Maine Maritime Academy
Bailey Island native Craig Johnson, a successful entrepreneur who became fascinated with sailing at a young age, has been appointed the 16th president of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. Johnson was named president in March of the publicly funded maritime college, part of the University of Maine System. In a recent interview, he talked about […]