Gulf of Maine Books will present a story hour with author Phillip Hoose at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. Hoose will be reading from and talking about his new story and picture book “Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!”, which is illustrated by Bea Jackson. “I Want Freedom […]
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Midcoast Youth Center appoints new senior program director
Midcoast Youth Center recently announced the appointment of Michael Mallon as its new senior program director. A dynamic figure in the world of competitive snowboarding and free skiing, Mallon brings a wealth of experience, passion and inspiration to the team, the center stated in a prepares release. Mallon has a wealth of knowledge and experience […]
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Norway Savings Bank continues support for Freeport Community Services
Norway Savings Bank has been a prominent supporter of Freeport Community Services for years and, this month, added $1,000 to its over $30,000 in donations made to FCS in the last decade. In 1974, concerned citizens in Freeport gathered together upon realizing some of their neighbors were struggling to attain basic necessities like food, heated […]
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Freeport’s Jameson Tavern closes, cutting ties with its historic location
Jameson Tavern closed after one last night on Saturday. The owner said the tavern, which he owns the rights to, may pop up in a different Maine town — possibly closer to home.
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Bowdoin awards Portland Public Schools Wabanaki Studies curriculum creators
Portland Public Schools Wabanaki Studies Coordinator Fiona Hopper and Indigenous Advisor Bridgid Neptune were honored with the Education for the Common Good Award for developing the new curriculum.
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Freeport Town Council names new chairperson, swears in members
At-Large Councilor Joanna Benoit was named chairperson of the Freeport Town Council.
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New Damariscotta shop offers selection of global flavors
From Coca-Cola-flavored Oreos to exotic candies, Barco Provisions has something for everyone. As co-owner Penn Way suggests, locals can eat worldwide “without leaving the state.”
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Bath City Council unanimously passes climate action plan
After a short discussion of a plan years in the making, the City Council passed the Resilient Bath Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.
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United Way hands off Diaper Project to another Midcoast nonprofit
Midcoast Maine Community Action will take the lead on the Diaper Project ahead of this year’s fundraising drive.
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Brunswick aerospace company awarded $150,000 grant in push to launch
Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace received $150,000 in funding in the second and final phase of a pandemic recovery program. The company said it plans to use the funding to further its commercial space launch goals.