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OUR SCOPE
It should be no surprise to our regular readers that we focus the efforts of this paper and its staff on local matters. This was our practice well before community journalism or hyper local became buzz words used by the newspaper industry.
Characters of the County: Shawn Gallagher is a Community Man
Shawn Gallagher still remembers his first impression of the Southport Central School. While waiting to interview for a support staff position in 2013, it was suggested Gallagher observe lunch when his scheduled interview was delayed a few minutes.
Tails & Tales
“I like your hair,” said Moses, the giant white pup.
Bringing Food Home March, Mud, and Maple
We are approaching the end of March, which brings two Maine staples in mud and maple.
STILL A BIG DEAL
Leave it to Mike Trask to end his lengthy tenure as Alna fire chief with a quiet shuffle out the side door while his fire department elects a new leader.
Characters of the County: Ben Fearn Always Knew Where Home Was
Ben Fearn’s life today is shaped in part by a treasured childhood memory.
Nobleboro History Revisited Local Income From The Knox & Lincoln Railroad
When the railroad was constructed, the landholders along the line received cash payments for the railroad right of way. These land sales were four rods in width, and the land prices varied from about $35 to $60 per acre for the farmland taken in the vicinity of East Neck Road, Vannah Road, and Route 1.
Round Pond
Not only did we gain man’s and (woman’s) best friend in our household, but we gained a goose and turkey chaser. The previous owners brought Baxter to our house on Sunday and he immediately became a part of our household. Just don’t ask our cat, Bennie, what he thinks – he is still under the bed.
DRIVERS BEWARE
Discussing the phenomenon of rogue waves in the open ocean, author Sebastian Junger described them as surly giants roaming the sea, mean enough and powerful enough to destroy anything in their path.
Characters of the County: Lorrie Winslow Has a Heart for Nonprofits
Lorrie Winslow is much more comfortable talking about what she does now than what she has done in the past.
Newcastle History Mccude Ends With An ‘A’
This will be my last tale. I have been writing Newcastle History for more than 25 years and it is time I retired. This will be a personal story.
News Along the Way The View From Here
In the richness of this seemingly fallow season, life and creativity are perking at Along the Way. A line up of summer events are being discussed and finalized. It is shaping up to be a season with something for everyone. Music events, art installations, respite offerings, writing workshops, and bird walks, to name a few.
HOME RULE IS THE BEST RULE
For some, Maine’s dedication to home rule may defy logic, especially for those who have moved to the state. It may seem like a foreign concept that each organized municipality in the state, all 482 of them, has its own government, ordinances, procedures, and schedules, but we think it’s makes perfect sense.
Characters of the County: Char Corbett Chases Rainbows
It was 1975 in drought-ridden Albuquerque, N.M. and 5-year-old Char Curtiss wanted to see a rainbow.
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