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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See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.
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Oldies but goodies: Mainers cherish — and cook on — their old stoves
When it comes to stoves, ‘brand spanking new’ does not appeal to everyone.
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Strengthening our shores
From our rocky coastlines to our dense northern forests, Maine’s natural resources define our way of life. These resources are under threat every day from the increasing impacts of climate change. The disastrous storms of the winter of 2023 and 2024 have highlighted Maine’s need to increase its investment in climate resiliency and climate-ready infrastructure. […]
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Patten Free Library’s Spelling Bee fundraiser returns
Patten Free Library will present its annual Spelling Bee fundraiser on is thrilled to announce the return of its wildly popular Spelling Bee fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. This event invites teams from across the community to take the stage in a lighthearted competition that […]
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Trump administration cut key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?
Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
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Late Arrowsic resident honored by Midcoast lawmakers, Gov. Mills
Rep. Allison Hepler (D-Woolwich), Rep. Sally Cluchey (D-Bowdoinham) and Gov. Janet Mills welcomed family and friends of the late Judy Kahrl of Arrowsic to the State House recently to honor her work. Kahrl, doctor of philosophy in adult education, was recognized by the entire House of Representatives for founding Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights, an organization […]
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Rep. Hepler raises awareness for organ donation at State House
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, recently joined national advocates, medical professionals and affected Maine families to raise awareness for organ donation at a State House event hosted by New England Donor Services. The organization invited Hepler to speak at their annual Maine event to advocate for organ donation and to share her story as a donor […]
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Patten Free Library opens fifth annual Poetry Walk
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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Woolwich rep. wants free state park admission for veterans’ families
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, introduced legislation on March 25 that would restore free admission to state parks and historic sites for the immediate family members of veterans and active military personnel. “When a person serves in the military, in many ways, so does their family,” Hepler said. “Veterans make up nearly 10% of Maine’s population, […]