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A legendary Freeport-made ship haunts Harpswell waters

In the winter of 1815, at the end of the “Second War of Independence” against Great Britain, the legend of “one of the most successful Yankee Privateers in the War of 1812” was cemented in Maine’s maritime lore. And despite her mysterious disappearance in January 1815, this great “Ghost Ship” has been known to haunt […]

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Living with Pride in Maine: A promise and a responsibility

Each June, rainbow flags unfurl across Maine, from Portland storefronts to Presque Isle porches, from downtown streets to small-town libraries, as we join communities across the world in celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It’s a season of love, of joy, of identity. But it’s also a time of remembrance, of resistance and of recommitment to the work […]

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From the Chocolate Church: A weekend of popular arts, starting with Julia Gagnon

Popular entertainment — live and in person — is an art form that brings people together. It can be simple in structure, silly in spirit and sweet in its emotional payoff. But it also plays a deeper role, casting us into a shared experience as both audience and community. When performers are good — and […]

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Celtic band brings musical storm to Boothbay Harbor Opera House

The Opera House in Boothbay Harbor welcomes Gaelic Storm to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The multinational, Celtic powerhouse plays music steeped in Irish tradition and stories and has being performed over 2,000 shows. The five-piece band takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the U.S. and internationally while […]