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Topsham Public Library hosts Joy of the Pen competition
The Topsham Public Library will be accepting submissions for its annual Joy of the Pen writing competition. Maine residents submitting previously unpublished works will be considered. Submissions will be welcomed Sept. 5-Oct. 3. Last year, 10 prizes were awarded in the categories of adult fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; teen fiction and poetry; and Maine-related nonfiction. […]
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Wiscasset food pantry recipient of Bags for Hunger at Wiscasset Shaw’s in September
The Help Yourself Shelf food pantry at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset is the recipient of Stamp Out Hunger funds generated at Wiscasset Shaw’s in September. Each special bag purchased will award $1 to the pantry to be used for purchasing supplies through Good Shepherd Food Bank. In a news release, the […]
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Thursday’s Walk Around Wiscasset features hand-made carillon
A hand-made carillon with 49 bronze bells will ring out on the new Village sidewalks during the Walk Around Wiscasset 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday. The carillon will be played by Mike Everett of Dresden who designed and fashioned the instrument about 30 years ago. The carillon is made up of circular bells and has a four-octave […]
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Birth announcements
A girl, Naudia Rose Lester born on 8/13/2020 to Andre Craig Lester and Hanna Rose Marquis of Bath, Maine. Maternal Grandparents are Jennifer and Neil of Brunswick Maine. Paternal Grandparent Gladys of Hinesville, Gorgia. Siblings Ayanna and Aliyah. A girl, Madilyn Doramay Stilphen born on 8/14/2020 to Kyle Alden Stliphen and Morgan (Jones) Stilphen of […]
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Brunswick resident recognized by Red Cross for saving life in April
The American Red Cross honored Brunswick resident Matthew Hunt on Monday for saving the life of an accident victim with his CPR skills. In a virtual ceremony, Hunt received the Red Cross Lifesaving Award – the highest award the Red Cross gives to individuals or groups of individuals who sustain or save a life using […]
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Guest column: A way to beat those pandemic pounds
When I open up social media these days, I often see references to “pandemic pounds” and “quarantine couch calories”, among photos of banana bread and homemade mac and cheese. They reassure me that I’m not the only one struggling to eat healthy and exercise safely these last few months! The good news is that just […]
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The Recycle Bin: Welcome to The Recycle Bin
Welcome to your new, weekly question and answer column on what to recycle, what not to recycle — and why. The public is encouraged to submit questions to brunsrecycleinfo@gmail.com In talking with friends, neighbors, and my colleagues on the Brunswick Recycling and Sustainability Committee, I have developed a deep sense that our citizens strongly support […]
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Birth announcement
A girl, Charlotte Grace Martin born to Shannon Beth Desrosiers and Christopher Robert Martin on August 7, 2020 of Lisbon Falls, Maine. Siblings, Arianna Desrosiers and Calvin Martin.
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Wear White for women’s suffrage at Walk Around Wiscasset on Aug. 27
“Wear White!” is the fashion theme for the upcoming Walk Around Wiscasset on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5-6:30 p.m., as Wiscasset joins the national initiative commemorating 100 years of women’s suffrage during August 2020, National Women’s Suffrage Month. Wiscasset residents, neighbors, and visitors are invited to stroll the new Village sidewalks. Wearing white clothing is […]