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Freeport Community Services launches Summer Snacks food program

by The Times Record July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

Freeport Community Services launched its new Summer Snacks food program on June 28, and the strong community response shows a clear need in the Freeport and Pownal communities, according to FCS. The demand for the student food program comes amid a marked increase in demand at the FCS Food Pantry, alongside a decline in food […]

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Freeport graduate wins creative contest deterring teens from drinking and driving

by The Times Record July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

Recent Freeport High School graduate, Mia Hornschild-Bear, won first place in the 19th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. The contest asks students to come up with a creative message about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or distracted driving. The winning animation depicts the consequences of distracted […]

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Gulf of Maine Books hosts author and governor at Curtis Memorial Library

by The Times Record July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

Gulf of Maine Books is hosting a book event at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, featuring speakers Shannon Mullen and Gov. Janet Mills. They will read from and speak about Mullen’s new book “In Other Words, Leadership: How a Young Mother’s Weekly Letters to Her Governor Helped Both Women […]

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First rabies case reported in Bath area since 2019-20 outbreak

by Jason Claffey July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

A rabid raccoon was recently killed on Sea Kiss Point in West Bath amid an uptick in rabies cases in Maine this year.

Local & State, News

Promising research at UMaine may help curtail browntail moths

by Joe Lawlor July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

Scientists are studying how to disrupt the moth’s mating patterns by using a synthetically made product to confuse male moths and drastically reduce their ability to reproduce.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Judge denies request to throw out evidence in decade-old murder trial

by Emily Allen July 3, 2023July 4, 2023

Zachary Phach, 33, is scheduled to be tried beginning July 17 on a murder charge in the death of Matthew Blanchard in 2012.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Yarmouth Clam Festival ready to go July 21-23

by Sydney Richelieu July 3, 2023July 5, 2023

The 56th annual festival will feature ‘the most famous, relatable and traditional events,’ an organizer says.

Local & State

In photos: Despite the rain Bath Heritage Days brings the fun

July 2, 2023July 3, 2023

Bath Heritage Days began 48 years ago and is now run by Main Street Bath, which preserves and promotes the city’s historic downtown, said organizer Amanda McDaniel. The annual event celebrating Independence Day and Bath history includes a firemen’s muster, five nights of live music on an outside stage, antique cars, carnival rides, food trucks […]