Harpswell Anchor - The Bailey Island Post Office property is back on the market, but lovers of the 04003 ZIP code shouldn’t be concerned. Barring unexpected action by the U.S. Postal Service, the 864-square-foot building will remain a functioning postal facility for the foreseeable future.
The last time the property was for sale, back in 2009, there were real fears about the post office shutting down. But a group of concerned residents, led by former Postmaster Kim Doughty Bourret and Ron York, another former post office employee, formed Save the Bailey Island Post Office LLC and raised $200,000 to buy the property.
Join us Thursday, October 9 at 7 PM in the Bradley Room at Freeport Community Services for an evening of poetry, community, and connection. Free & open to the public. Tickets available on Eventbrite on September 7th, sign up for the reminder here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../freeport-folio-presents...
We’re honored to welcome Gary Lawless as our featured reader. Gary is the co-owner of Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, the publisher of Blackberry Books, and the author of 19 poetry collections in the U.S. (plus several abroad!). His newest book, How the Stones Came to Venice, was published by Littoral Books in Portland.
The event is free and open to all. Open mic sign-ups are at the door. Students, seasoned poets, first-timers, or anyone who just wants to listen and soak up the power of poetry are welcome.
Bring your words, your voice, and your presence. We can’t wait to see you there! More info at freeportfolio.org.