Topher Adkins has a story to tell, and the best way he knows how to do it is through his backyard. Nestled in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia, Adkins’ backyard looks more like an oasis, with lush, green plants complementing his hot tub room that could pass as a cabana on a tropical resort. But […]
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Intertidal: Striped bass are summer’s prize
Every summer, we try to get one, but have yet to be lucky enough to catch one of these delicious fish within the precise size range you’re allowed to keep. And it’s not like you can go out and buy them because there is no commercial fishery in Maine. For this reason (among many others) […]
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Georgetown Working League opens shop, raffles quilt
The Georgetown Working League community service organization has opened the Thrifts and Gifts Shop in Georgetown’s Old Post Office Gallery, 833 Five Islands Road, for the summer. Proceeds will go toward town services and scholarships, in lieu of the league’s 107th Annual Fair, postponed until 2022. The shop will offer collectibles/antiques, handmade gifts, jewelry, white […]
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UMA, Freeport Historical Society to hold virtual event about Maine author Elinor Graham featuring her daughter
The University of Maine at Augusta in partnership with the Freeport Historical Society will hold a virtual event about Elinor Graham, with her daughter, Lani Graham, on June 24 at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, however, pre-registration is required. In 1934, Maryland native Elinor Graham moved with her husband […]
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4 Morse students graduate from Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
Four Morse High School students were among 150 young women who graduated from the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute in May. More than 750 students, mentors and school contacts participate in the institute’s program each year, which is a three-year program. Students engage in statewide events, experiential activities in small groups, individual development and reflections […]
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Midcoast Senior College elects new president, board members
Topsham resident Lynn Lockwood has been elected president of Midcoast Senior College. Freda Bernotavicz, Leona Dufour, Bruce Hauptli, Jay Kuder, Craig Snapp and Bill Vanderwolk were elected to the board of directors. Lockwood worked at the Baltimore County Library for 25 years and was director of the Auburn Public Library for five years. Lockwood has […]
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Fishing history lecture to take place in Bath
Maine’s First Ship and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a lecture by author and historian Mike Dekker on the historic, economic, environmental and cultural significance of the Atlantic cod fishery in the 17th century. The lecture takes place July 1 at 7 p.m. at the Bath Freight Shed or virtually via Zoom. Dekker […]
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Bath YMCA hosts golf event June 25 to support youth
The Bath Area Family YMCA teams up with the Bath Golf Club Friday, June 25, to host the Dr. Buck Tee-Up for Y Kids. The annual event raises critical funds for children attending camp, day care and other summer youth programs at the Y. “Dr. Leonardo Buck was dedicated to improving the lives of young […]
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Bath-based youth center kicks off school supply fundraiser
Midcoast Youth Center has kicked off fundraising for the 2021 Set for Success event, where Regional School Unit 1 students are equipped for the school year with a backpack and school supplies. A community member donated $5,000 to kick off the fundraiser and local visual artist K Harris is donating 50% of her Etsy sales […]