In this photo taken around 1880 are Harpswell residents Mrs. Cram, Kate Merriman (born 1869), Lydia Augusta Merriman (born 1857), Belle Whitehouse, Edith White and an unknown woman. Kate and Lydia Merriman were the daughters of Jacob Henry Merriman, a farmer and blacksmith, and Mary Jane Webber. In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The […]
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Letter: Balentine’s Trump truths define oxymoron
With respect to John Balentine’s most recent two columns in The Forecaster (“Truths about Trump, parts I and II,” Oct. 16 and 23), his titles (and subsequent text in each of these columns) are the exact definition of the word – oxymoron, i.e., “a figure of speech by which a locution produces an effect by […]
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Harpswell restaurant closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.
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Letter: Vote McCreight, the bipartisan choice
Once again I am voting for Joyce “Jay” McCreight for state representative. Jay has consistently supported public education and has won the respect of the Maine Educators Association and our local retired educators. She knows firsthand the difficulties facing our active teachers and staff, even before COVID-19 hit. Moreover, Jay has demonstrated her ability and […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 23-30
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 10/27 6:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Tues. 10/27 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 10/28 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/28 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Thur. 10/29 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos […]
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Letter: Reader: What is wrong with The Forecaster?
Mr. Balentine’s column (“Mind your P’s this election season,” Oct. 2), states ” … while the tireless and fearless President Trump rallies in a different city each night (without a mask or utilizing social distancing) … each embody different ways to handle a crisis – (Trump) facing it head-on or (Biden) withdrawing from (the pandemic).” […]
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Letter: Thieves of signs are childish, breaking the law
Three Biden 2020 signs have been stolen from property near my home. With a president who relishes inciting violence, it’s no surprise that voters in this country are deeply divided politically. But to remove signs because someone doesn’t like another candidate is childish, downright mean and against the law. Campaigning door-to-door is next to impossible […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 16-23
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 10/19 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 10/20 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Wed. 10/21 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/21 6:15 p.m. Appointments Committee Wed. 10/21 7 p.m. Recreation Commission Thur. 10/22 5 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 9-16
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 10/13 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Wed. 10/14 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/14 7 p.m. School Board Thur. 10/15 4:30 p.m. Sewer District Thur. 10/15 6 p.m. Finance Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos of previous meetings at […]
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Harpswell approves cell tower lease
The tower, which will be less than 200 feet tall and unlit, will establish better cell signal for Orr’s and Bailey islands.