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Harpswell voters support school budget, back Shah and Charles in primaries

Harpswell voters support school budget, back Shah and Charles in primaries

By J.W. Oliver • June 10, 2026

Harpswell voters supported the school district's 2026-27 budget and backed Democrat Nirav Shah and Republican Bobby Charles in Maine's gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday, June 9.

At memorial for fire administrator, stories emerge of a calm leader — and his teenage heroics

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At memorial for fire administrator, stories emerge of a calm leader — and his teenage heroics

By J.W. Oliver • June 9, 2026

On April 16, 1993, 19-year-old volunteer firefighter Mike Drake had just arrived at a burning building in Bath when someone said a baby was inside. Drake grabbed a ladder and raced to an upstairs window. Once inside, he plucked the 18-month-old girl out of her crib before hustling back down.

First Person: At 93, Orr’s Island native reflects on growing up — and coming back

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First Person: At 93, Orr’s Island native reflects on growing up — and coming back

By Jeffrey Good • June 5, 2026

"My sister, Mary Patricia, and I grew up on the east side of Lowell's Cove with my grandfather and grandmother, John and Mary Tibbetts. My grandfather was related to everybody over there. When I was old enough, maybe 7 or 8 years old, I started working on the lobster boat, like young boys did at that time and still do."

Photo Gallery: With help from Grammy winner, island church remembers a beloved member

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Photo Gallery: With help from Grammy winner, island church remembers a beloved member

By Jessica Rivers • May 29, 2026

The Grammy-winning pianist Paul Sullivan performed to a full house at Islands Community Church on Bailey Island on May 2. The church put on the concert in memory of Jean Johnson, a member and volunteer who died when she was struck by a vehicle in January.

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In ‘life-changing’ program, Mt. Ararat theater students learn what makes a good show great

High school theater is a rite of passage for many students, but for the cast and crew of Mt. Ararat Stage Company's "A Year with Frog and Toad," it's much more.

byBisi Cameron Yee

April 2, 2026