Grand Cape Mount

Grand Cape Mount takes its name from the 300-foot-tall Cape Mount, which Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra reached in 1461 and which became a landmark for seafarers and settlers in the region. A settlement was establi…

Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra discovered the area in 1461. The 300-foot-tall Cape Mount became the landmark for settlers in the region. Theodore Canot formed the settlement in 1840. In 1847, Liberia became indepen…

Grand Cape Mount is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that constitute the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has five districts. Roberts…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Grand Cape Mount County means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Grand Cape Mount County would you like to share this week? We look forward to …

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Grand Cape Mount County and tell us briefly where you took it!

“'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” — Alfred Tennyson

“No man is an island, entire of itself.” — John Donne

“They also serve who only stand and wait.” — John Milton