Recent News
The Phippsburg Recreation Commission has three openings (Chairperson, Secretary & Treasurer); please apply at the Town Hall, if interested. The activities listed in the Rec Flyer are still taking place as scheduled. Flyers are posted on the Town website, Phippsburg Rec Facebook page and in paper form at the Center Store, Phippsburg and Sebasco Post…
Under the leadership of Phippsburg CARES, multiple nonprofits, churches and other organizations are collaborating to organize a Community Fun Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 on the school grounds. Highlights will include games, refreshments, live music, raffles, a dunk tank, a bounce house, an obstacle course, archery,…
The Phippsburg Stories project has posted a new video conversation: Robin Wallace discussing her 25-plus years as a stern man (lobstering, tuna fishing, and gill netting), the importance of her family, and growing up in Sebasco. The video is available at phippsburgstories.org, along with the John Morse, Terry Watson, Bill Perkins, and boatbuilding videos from…
The Climate Resilience Committee has released a 20-30-minute survey for Phippsburg residents, employees, and anyone with a connection to the town. This survey will support the development of a Climate Vulnerability Assessment being conducted with support from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Siler Climate Consulting. The goal is to foster hope and build…
Invasive species, such as Japanese Knotweed, are spreading. Many Town roads (especially private roads) are difficult for fire trucks to access – and impossible for the longer ladder trucks. And we’ve been experiencing record droughts. With threats like these in mind, the Town has secured a $94,000 grant to help prevent and combat wildfires. Led…
With support from the Phippsburg Land Trust, four more CARES walks have been scheduled…and we’re still looking for volunteer leaders for walks on April 2, June 4 and 21, and August 6. Upcoming: April 19, 1pm. Bondie Hankin leads a walk up Morse Mountain. May 7, 11am. Dave Pappalardo and Joe Feely from the Phippsburg…
The Phippsburg Stories project has posted two new video conversations: Bill Perkins discussing his father (“the Grandpa Moses of Maine”) and his lifelong love of the circus. A recreation of last summer’s conversation about legendary Phippsburg boatbuilders Charlie Gomes and Alton Wallace. Both videos are available at phippsburgstories.org, along with the John Morse and Terry…
About 100 people turned out on Valentine’s Day to hear Terry Watson talk about his more than 50 years as the Clam Hunter. Check out the video at phippsburgstories.org, along with the previous conversation with John Morse. Next up in the Phippsburg Conversations Series is Bill Perkins, discussing his father,”the Grandpa Moses of Maine.” March…
Phippsburg CARES, the Phippsburg Historical Society, and the Totman Public Library have launched a new website—phippsburgstories.org. The goal: “By using stories to celebrate our past and present, we hope to build the mutual respect and understanding our community needs to address future challenges.” The first post features a recording of the January 10 conversation with…
Congratulations to West Point’s Marita Doyle, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. State Rep. Allison Hepler was on hand to present a resolution from the legislature, while CARES founder Susie Duncan shared a cake. You can read all about it here in the Portland Press Herald.