Sam’s enthusiasm for the library
As past members of the board of trustees of the Cundy's Harbor Library, we would like to express our sadness over the passing of one of the library's former librarians and directors, Samuel Schwartz.
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Harpswell Naturalist: Moving month
May is one of the best months of the year, a time when we climb out of the recliner, shake off the winter cobwebs and shift our patooties into high gear. Mud season is behind us, summer beckons and spring is bursting out all over.
Lost on a Loop Trail: Nomenclature for COVID variants
The World Health Organization needs my help. If you haven't heard, the current COVID variants are named after Greek letters and there are only 24 letters available. WHO is seeking a new "nomenclature" to use after omega — the last Greek letter — is assigned.
Cooking at 43° North: A Maine Saturday night tradition
Driving by the now-closed B&M factory in Portland last week, it made me sad to think I will no longer smell the beans baking when I pass by. Nothing beats the aroma of a pot of beans baking in the oven.
Thinking in Public: Positively aging
I was recently asked to consider writing a column about the positive things about growing old. Hahahahahahaha! No, seriously. Initially, I found the proposition to be absurd, but it quickly ramped up all the way to hilarious in an oxymoronic kind of way.
Dyakuyu, School House 1913
Whether it's in English or Ukrainian, we owe a huge debt of gratitude and thanks to The School House 1913 restaurant. Their generosity was the keystone upon which Harpswell Supports Ukraine was built.
Lost on a Loop Trail: Dust bunnies must be euthanized
I deeply admire the tenacity of door-to-door vacuum sellers. Or should it be admired? This scene happened decades ago and no one since then has shown up at my house asking permission to scatter debris everywhere.
Notes From the Mad Farmer: Civil War experiences
The battle of Mobile Bay was an important turning point in the American Civil War. Commanded by David Farragut, the Union Navy prevailed in August of 1864.
Cooking at 43° North: All about the sides
Spring is in the air here in Maine … finally. Beneath the melting snow and ice are blooms and flowers ready to grace us with their beauty. Time to celebrate new beginnings.
Student Voices: Are students under too much pressure?
As time marches forward, many students face more pressure than ever before to excel, academically, socially and athletically, all while balancing other extracurricular activities and a job.
