Brunswick-Topsham land trust’s farmers market numbers down amid pandemic

Alex Lear Sun Journal

A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001, and currently handles Bath, Topsham, Cumberland, and North Yarmouth. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, toddler Alaina, and bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.

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June 5, 2020

Brunswick-Topsham land trust’s farmers market numbers down amid pandemic

The first-day vehicle count this year was 632, compared with 625 the same day last year, but the fifth Saturday saw 599 compared with last year’s 829.
Published
March 26, 2020

Bath-area ‘Diaper Project’ comes to rescue for rising number of families

United Way of Mid Coast Maine looked to distribute more than 130,000 diapers this year, up from about 23,000 in 2014, but the coronavirus pandemic is posing challenges.
Published
February 24, 2020

Sifting History’s Sands: Desert of Maine owner seeks to separate truth from myth at Freeport landmark

FREEPORT — Legend has it that William Tuttle settled the farmland that is now the Desert of Maine in the late 18th century. Mela Heestand, co-owner of the Desert Road landmark since December 2018, doubts he ever existed. The Desert of Maine, which opens again next May, consists of a 20-30-acre “desert” of very fine […]
Published
January 27, 2020

Harpswell boat-building class passes traditions to next generation

Ann Flannery’s course, still open to new students age 9-16, runs through May.
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January 13, 2020

Bath re-establishes William King Square in honor of Maine’s first governor

The square comprises the land around Bath’s Customs House, on which King’s home was once located.
Published
November 13, 2019

Brunswick schools work to flatten barriers for asylum-seekers

The district has expanded its language services to meet the needs of the 26 new students from Africa.
Published
September 23, 2019

Police again arrest former sheriff, jail chief for drunk driving

Mark Westrum of Bath was first charged with operating under the influence in 2016.
Published
September 23, 2019

Cumberland beach dig reveals relics of ancient residents

Thomas Bennett of Prince Memorial Library co-directed the archeological search at Broad Cove Reserve.
Published
August 6, 2019

Bath deputy police chief wraps up 27-year career

Bob Savary has started a new job with the U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair.
Published
July 31, 2019

Topsham Fair promises to be a like mother, like daughter affair

The 165th annual event returns Aug. 6-11 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off the Route 196 Coastal Connector.