The group has launched a survey to determine how best to continue aiding Harpswell’s elder residents.
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Letter: Cutting Balentine would save money, support a food bank
In an era of cost-cutting undertaken by business entities, The Forecaster should seriously consider eliminating John Balentine’s “Here’s Something” column and, thereafter, provide a portion of the cost-saving(s) to a local food bank. Why am I so harsh? The preparation of his weekly column does not require any research or original observations/thoughts, i.e., no “deep […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Sept. 11-18
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 9/15 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 9/14 6 p.m. Transit Study Tues. 9/15 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Wed. 9/16 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 9/16 6:15 p.m. Appointments Committee Wed. 9/16 7 p.m. Recreation […]
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Letter: Balentine needs to consult a Ouija Board for his topics
Each week, I envision Mr. John Balentine sitting at his desk and contemplating the subject matter for his next “Here’s Something” column: Where do I begin? Do I consult my Ouija Board or the Republican Party Playbook? Easy – the Republican Party Playbook! His column of Aug. 21 (“Pandemic pet peeves, part 1”) directs blame […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 28-Sept. 4
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
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Sande’s Picks: Local chefs show creative side during pandemic
Chef Ben Jackson, owner of Drifter’s Wife (now permanently closed) and Maine & Loire wine store (still open in Portland), has partnered with More & Co., a shop, café and studio in Yarmouth, to produce a Summer 2020 Private Dinner Series. The fixed menu is prepared for a minimum of eight people and a maximum […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Taco Tuesday
Things are quiet here at the cove this week so I’ve been doing a fair amount of deck sitting and novel reading. Since this current book is set in Mexico, I decided to spice up my self-imposed solitude with, what else? Taco Tuesday! I invited my oldest daughter along with her three teenagers over for […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 21-28
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
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Harpswell tax rate increases 4 cents
This year’s property tax rate is $6.74 per $1,000 of valuation, 4 cents more than last year’s rate. A property assessed at $200,000 will now see a tax bill of $1,348, up from $1,340 in 2019.
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Maine Voices: Kamala Harris graduated from university founded by Maine man
Union Gen. Oliver Otis Howard saw education for former slaves as the best way to ensure they could be informed voters.