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Preparing for disaster and hard work builds strong bondsby Benjamin Stevens
May 23, 2013
When the sun is out, you'll find folks wearing very few clothes up on the weather decks to get a bit of tan. It's a great activity in the Caribbean%u2014as long as you aren%u2019t pastey white like I am. Many midshipmen forget their sunscreen during the work day, and the burn sneaks up on them so that by dinner, they are cooked enough to be served. Read More
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The perfect place to enjoy a long lifeby Donna Wiegle
May 23, 2013
Earl Lowell is the oldest resident on Swan's Island, Maine. At age 95, he has been enjoying his retirement for more than 30 years and he shows no signs of slowing down. Read More
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Why coastal Maine is suspicious of outsiders and other parts of the colonial hang-overby Tom Groening
May 23, 2013
Colin Woodard is becoming one of Maine's preeminent thinkers, writers and journalists. Read More
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by Kaitlin Webber
May 23, 2013
Sonny Sprague scared the heck out of me during my job interview for this position, sitting quietly and looking like a selectman (not that I knew what that was at the time). As soon as I mentioned that I played a little music and was hoping to organize dances, his ears perked up and I thought maybe he might not push me off the ferry dock after all. Read More
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Curator says service is 'in among our lives'by Kris Ferrazza
May 22, 2013
The depth and breadth of the Coast Guard's duties will be showcased in the summer exhibit, which runs through Oct. 15.
"Beyond the Breakers" will share the stories of brave and sacrificing families stationed at remote islands, tending lights and fog horns, as well as overseas service, ice breaking and heroic rescues. Read More
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by Staff Writer
May 22, 2013
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Letter calls for 'comprehensive review of available scientific data'by Staff Writer
May 22, 2013
I have serious concerns about several aspects of the proposed project including the potential contamination of dredged materials, and the site of the proposed dredge disposal site... It is clear to me, and other residents of Penobscot Bay, that this project certainly seems to present a significant impact on water quality. Read More
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Blue water and a dozen porpoisesby Benjamin Stevens
May 22, 2013
It almost looks like blue Jell-O rolling about to the horizon! Read More
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From Starks via Switzerland, Comstock lands on islandby Courtney Naliboff
May 21, 2013
Comstock also sings in an a cappella choir and performs regularly at Waterman's Community Center open mic nights. She has put over 2,000 miles on her Honda Spree scooter riding with other moped enthusiasts and is a regular presence at Saturday Farmers Markets. Read More
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