Thanks to the Harpswell Neck Library Association, locals can now borrow books for free — sparking a new town tradition and an ever-evolving inventory.
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FDA issues warning over Freeport oysters
The Food and Drug Administration released a statement last Thursday cautioning food businesses against using oysters harvested from two sites located at Recompense Cove between June 19 and July 16 as they may contain Campylobacter bacteria.
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Brunswick air show to dazzle many this weekend; authorities say no drones allowed
This year’s event, hosted at Brunswick Executive Airport, will feature multiple performers, exhibits and static showcases of historic planes. Ahead of the big demonstration, authorities are tightening safety measures.
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From the Chamber: Christmas in July? A glimpse at event planning.
Recently, I have been highlighting some of the outstanding community events that happen in our region each summer. Last week, I highlighted several big August happenings, including the Topsham Fair, Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, Maine Highland Games and Kindness Day Bath, just to name a few. Additionally, we had two hugely successful events just happen […]
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Maine writer hosts author talk event with Rockland Public Library
The Rockland Public Library presents “How to Read a Book” with Maine author Monica Wood at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, via Zoom. This event is free and open to all. In this program, Wood will read from and discuss her latest novel, “How to Read a Book,” and answer audience questions. The novel centers […]
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Brunswick and Topsham bank branches welcome new official
Norway Savings Bank recently announced that Penny Anderson has been appointed assistant vice president and market manager for the bank’s two branches in Brunswick (83 Maine St. and 14 Gurnet Road) and the branch in Topsham (47 Topsham Fair Mall Road). Anderson joined the bank’s team in 2020 as a personal banker for the Midcoast […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Runaround Pond — a secret gem
Runaround Pond in Durham is a secret paddling gem. I found it by accident a couple of years ago and have returned about a dozen times since. For me, the narrow, 2.7-mile body of water has multiple attractions. Sheltered on all sides, a pleasant paddle can be enjoyed even on a windy day. The winding […]
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Peter Roff: U.S. Steel deal is good for America
Globalization’s been getting a bad rap. That’s why Donald Trump picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. He’s trying to capitalize on the discontent Americans living in the critical rust belt swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania feel over the way their jobs have been sent to Mexico and Asia. At one […]
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Pet Prattle: Why do shelters have so many pit bulls?
I look nothing like my mother. She had hair so dark brown that it was almost black and deep brown eyes. I have medium brown hair, grey eyes and got none of her features. When I was a toddler, a cashier at the grocery store asked her if she was my babysitter. My brother, however, […]