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George S. Chappell, a resident of Rockland, is a former reporter with 30 years of experience. Since his retirement he has received a master's of fine arts from Goddard College in Vermont, and published three books of poetry. He teaches creative writing to adults at the public library in Waldoboro.
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Girl scouts add voice to Rockland Heart & Soul concerns
By George S. Chappell - Aug 16Remember the old saying that children should be seen and not heard? That was something my generation grew up with. Children were not supposed to ...
From deep-sea fishing to art, Billy Anderson gives of his time
By George S. Chappell - Jul 27Billy Anderson of Rockland made the transition from deep-sea fisherman to artist with composure when he retired. He made it seem easy in his new ...
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Guns and graduation
By George S. Chappell - Jun 22We have a slew of graduations around the area at this time. The themes of many commencement speeches are so optimistic that one is led to believe ...
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About doing only what one wants
By George S. Chappell - Aug 10A former wife, after our marriage, told me I always did what I wanted. Licking my wounds then, I was not ready for advice from a marital source. ...
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Calm in the Eye of the Beholder: A Walk Along Park Street, ...
By George S. Chappell - Jul 05I sauntered southwest over roads from home; breezes blew to cool a hot sun. Where should I go? I asked myself, the traffic rushing by, gulls ...