Midcoast Senior College kicks off its annual Summer Wisdom lecture series on June 1. The series is free of charge and will be held this year on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link shortly before each lecture. The schedule is as follows: June 1: Samoset and Indigenous-European Interactions at […]
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Bath-area library to partner with National Digital Equity Center
Patten Free Library in Bath has formed a new partnership with the National Center for Digital Equity. The National Digital Equity Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to close the digital divide across the United States. They provide free digital literacy classes that provide opportunities for professional growth, personal enrichment, the development of computer […]
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Intertidal: Spring means it’s time to think about boating safety
As spring approaches and more people get back on the water, this is a good time to think about how to be safe while at sea. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about safety equipment for boaters including the new legislation that provides a way for people to safely dispose of expired flares. In […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: When at first you don’t succeed, Google it!
I don’t know if it really took me 10 full hours to repair an iPhone SE for a friend but it was a considerable amount of time. My friend B’s iPhone SE was locked up! The touchscreen display on a smartphone is convenient to use, but when it locks up you don’t have access to […]
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Maine CDC: Take precautions against browntail moth hairs when outside
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Forest Service and 211 Maine are reminding residents and visitors to watch out for browntail moth caterpillars and to take steps to limit potential health risks caused by the caterpillars. The caterpillars shed tiny hairs that can cause a skin reaction similar to poison ivy. When […]
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Performance to highlight plight of bees
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s eighth and final presentation of their 25th annual Winter Speaker Series, “To Bee or Not To Bee,” features the award-winning Piti Theatre Troupe based in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts and Les Ponts-de-Martel, Switzerland. This event takes place Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. A hyperlink to view the performance is […]
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Midcoast Council of Governments hires Brunswick resident as new director
The Midcoast Council of Governments has announced the hiring of Mathew Eddy as its executive director. “We are excited to add an Executive Director of Mathew’s experience and commitment to the region,” said Marc Meyers, council president and Bath’s city manager. “Along with his appreciation for the Midcoast, Mat brings an array of skill sets […]
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Land trust to hold nature walk in Bath
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Land and Stewardship Director Tenley Elizabeth Wurglitz will host a stroll among buds, unfurling of baby leaves and the emergence of early spring wildflowers. The program will take place on Thursday, May 12, 4:30–6 p.m., starting from the parking lot of the Sewall Woods Preserve in Bath. Families with children are […]
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Ron Chase: Spring paddling is simply the best
For over four decades, I’ve looked forward to spring whitewater paddling. For me, the exciting rapids announce the most dramatic seasonal change of all. Each year, my outdoor club, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society (PPCS), provides the opportunity and impetus to realize that aspiration with a comprehensive schedule of whitewater trips beginning in March. […]
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