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Maine Bicentennial: Topsham
By age 21, Captain John H. Purrington (1811-1886) of Topsham was a shipmaster. He worked for the McLellans and Pattens of Bath, Mr. Haggar of Richmond, and the Skolfields of Brunswick, eventually becoming a ship-owner and shipbuilder. He commanded vessels that included the Amos Lawrence (schooner), Brandywine (ship), Sharon (ship), John Mayo (bark), Rideout (brig), […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Scarborough
Newcomb’s store was located on Black Point Road near the Scarborough Beach (train) Station. The store was a place for locals to purchase items they could not produce themselves, such as molasses, sewing needles or fancy goods. The store also did a brisk business in the summer time, when tourists came to the hotels in […]
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People & Business: July 8
Recognition Orthopedic surgeon and Falmouth resident Thomas F. Murray Jr., MD, is the recipient of the 2020 Maine Athletic Trainer Association Service Award. The MATA Service Award annually recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the profession of athletic training in Maine. Murray is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Freeport
The Portland & Yarmouth Street Railway’s four-bay carhouse in Freeport, with unidentified trolley cars. This photograph was taken in 1937, many years after the company was reorganized under the charter of the Portland & Brunswick Street Railway on Dec. 21, 1911. In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and […]
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Midcoast Meetings: July 10-17
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Southern Meetings: July 10-17
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Portland Meetings: July 8-15
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Northern Meetings: July 9-16
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Community/Arts Calendar: July 8-18
Editor’s Note: In lieu of The Forecaster’s regular community and arts calendars, the following listings include virtual events, meetings, resources and online activities.