Sheepscot Chorus welcomes new singers as it begins rehearsals for its Boothbay Harbor holiday concert, featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “The First Nowell,” performed with professional soloists and chamber orchestra. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting on Sept. 10 at First Congregational Church in Wiscasset, and the concert is Dec. 1. “I look forward to […]
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Freeport relaunches General Assistance program after previous provider backed out
The Town of Freeport official took over the General Assistance program on Tuesday, months after Freeport Community Services backed out of hosting the state-mandated program.
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Your Land: The votes are in!
Yes, the election season nears, but I’m not talking about those votes, ones we hold close, or sometimes make with noses pinched against the scent of politics. No, I’m thinking here about neighbors, fellow creatures, who, in their daily rounds, are always selecting, in a way, electing the places they value. On a recent summer-thinking-about-fall […]
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Just a Little Old: Lessons of Andersonville Prison
One of my favorite books is “1,000 Books to Read Before You Die,” compiled by James Mustich. A recent review of that book prompted me to read “Andersonville,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by MacKinlay Kantor. If you’re looking for a light beach read, you’d better pass on “Andersonville.” It’s a horrific story about a sad […]
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Hubbard C. Goodrich: Leadership styles
Machiavellianism, a leadership style characterized by an unprincipled ruthless pursuit of power, can undoubtedly yield limited successes. Its allure lies in its promise of rapid ascent and dominance. Machiavellian leaders, often possessing charisma and strategic acumen, are adept at navigating complex social and political landscapes. They deduce and exploit to their advantage the blended intricacies […]
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Charges for most Bath Iron Works protesters have been reduced
The charges for the nine protesters against the war in Gaza were changed from criminal trespassing to failure to use a crosswalk, while one protester, awaiting a court date, is still being charged with criminal mischief.
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Nature meets education at Edgecomb private school
Can frolicking in the woods beat prepping for exams? Educators at the Center for Teaching and Learning think so.
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‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.
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Rockland library seeking submissions for Tiny Art Show
Rockland Public Library invites local community members to share their artistic talents in its Tiny Art Show. The library is seeking submissions from artists ages 14 years and older. Participants can pick up a tiny art kit from Sept. 9-25 (or while supplies last). Participants can choose a painting kit that includes a 3-by-3-inch canvas […]