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The Liberty County Historical Commission will host a marker dedication on Saturday, May 27, at 10 am honoring the historic Liberty County Bank – Zbranek Building, 1937 Trinity Street, Liberty, on the courthouse square. The public is encouraged to attend. The building has received a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation from the Texas Historical Commission. ....
Phippsburg oyster farmer builds community at home and business afar With his Portland restaurant Maine Oyster Co. in takeout mode, John Herrigel shifts his focus to shipping shellfish and welcoming people into his wholesale operation. Share John Herrigel empties a bag of oysters on the dock at the Phippsburg wholesale operation based on his family property. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer PHIPPSBURG The old general store was the hub of activity for generations in the village of West Point, a proud community of mostly fishing families who lived in modest homes on the eastern ledges of Casco Bay. Back in the day, men crowded on the store’s porch with their cigarettes and coffees, talking about the sea and watching the tide come in and go out. ....