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A long time ago (I seem to be saying that a lot lately) I met Edith Hazard at Bookland in Brunswick during a book signing. Edie, as I have come to know her, was meeting and greeting with her newest book, “Singing for your Supper,” and I was signing my first book “WINTER.” We weren’t overrun with interested customers – well, at least I wasn’t, so we had some time to visit. Bookland was approaching hard times as bookstores everywhere were beginning to feel the pressure of online shopping. However, the wonderful managers of our “local” stores were committed to promoting Maine authors and artists. Karla and JoAnn were huge supporters who, despite waning markets, really emphasized, in their respective locations, Maine products. I guess that’s what Edie and I were, however, I hardly put myself in the same class with Ms. Hazard. I did photographs, she does words, and has continued to pursue and develop her craft over the many years since our chance meeting.
Second man charged with manslaughter in Turner crash that killed grandmother acquitted
AUBURN, Maine — A second driver charged with manslaughter in the death of a Fayette grandmother following a deadly crash in Turner in 2022 has been acquitted by a jury in Auburn. After deliberating for an hour and a half Tuesday, a jury in Androscoggin County Superior Court came...
Lewiston voters reject school budget proposal in low-turnout election
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Voters in Lewiston rejected the latest school budget proposal in an election on Tuesday. Only 3.9 percent of Lewiston voters actually voted in the Lewiston school budget election, but Lewiston city officials say that was actually a high turnout for an election like this. "I thought the...
Settlement deal ends lawsuit over Orr’s Island property
A trio of fish houses and piers on Barleyfield Point, a rocky peninsula that juts out into Lowell’s Cove, Orr’s Island. Its numerous owners have settled a lawsuit filed by one shareholder seeking to force the others to sell their interest in the property. (J.W. Oliver photo) A...
Mike Hagerty steps down after 27 years as Yarmouth boys' soccer head coach
CTSY - Yarmouth Schools. Mike Hagerty has resigned as head coach of the Yarmouth Boys' Soccer Program. He has decided that the time has come to step down after 27 years as the head coach in Yarmouth and over 30 years involved in the youth programs there. In addition to...
Meet Hillary Barrett. Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty
(207) 380-5505 | hillarybarrett@cheneycompanies.com. Hillary was born and raised in the Boothbay Harbor area. She comes from a long line of fishermen, with deep roots in the community. She is eager to share her knowledge of, and passion for the Region to connect people with their dream homes. Drawn to the harbor, Hillary currently resides on Southport Island with her husband.
After 4-loss streak, Seahawks could be grounded
It has been a rough week for the Boothbay Region High School baseball team. Four back-to-back losses could have clipped the Seahawks’ wings for a chance to make it to the tournament, according to coach Ed Crocker. The Seahawks are now 4-7 for the season and ninth of 11...
Water flowing, oysters growing at Mitchell Field hatchery
Jake Torok, hatchery manager for Merrymeeting Shellfish, examines a tank filled with oyster seed inside the company’s oyster hatchery at Mitchell Field in Harpswell on May 3. Business owner Matt Nixon hired Torok from the hatchery’s previous owner, Running Tide, when he took over the facility. (J. Craig Anderson photo)
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