In the spirit of reducing our recycling by reducing the amount of waste we generate in the first place, I’ve been looking at a growing movement called “right-to-repair.” For at least the past 10 years, the trend has been for items to have a projected maximum life span that grew ever shorter. The user was […]
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From the Garden: Plant this, not that – native alternatives to invasive plants
When my family moved into a new home in the spring of 2005, the only plants growing in the garden were a rhododendron by the front door and a few scattered daffodils and ferns. I was delighted to see a stunning perennial pop up a month later. Being little more than a fledgling gardener then, […]
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Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick resigns
After more than 15 years with the nonprofit, Lindsay MacDonald, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick, is leaving. MacDonald is leaving “to pursue new opportunities,” according to a statement released by the organization. She started as the nonprofit’s administrative and development assistant in 2007, becoming executive director in 2011. She has “since […]
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In-person Memorial Day events planned for Brunswick, Topsham
The Brunswick-Topsham Memorial Day Committee has announced the return to a live event in the two towns, after two-years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Events begin at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, May 30 with a ceremony at Topsham Town Hall. A parade will begin immediately following the ceremony and travels down Main […]
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National Day of Prayer to be observed in Brunswick Thursday
A National Day of Prayer commemoration will take place on Thursday, May 5 at noon at the Brunswick Town Mall gazebo. This one-hour community event will include music, guest singers, and a presentation by Compass Point Academy students. There will be prayers by local residents for education, families, business, media, government, military and those who […]
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Bath Rotary Club’s road race coming soon
The Bath Rotary Club’s 8th annual road race is 9 a.m. Saturday, May 21. The race has been renamed the George Dole Bath Rotary 4-Way 5K presented by Mid Coast Hospital. Dole was a 17-year member of the Bath Rotary Club and a life-long runner who died on June 29, 2021, just a few weeks […]
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Intertidal: Seaweed offers a myriad of edible possibilities
A few weeks ago, I wrote about watching for signs of spring in the ocean and the Maine Sea Grant project to track the growth and reproduction in a common intertidal species, rockweed. In the spring, the tips of its fronds swell full of spores that will be released into the water to produce new […]
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Bath Alumni Association Meeting May 4
Bath High School Alumni Association announces an upcoming meeting for reunion year classes and general membership. On Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. there will be a meeting for all class agents and designated class contacts for classes ending in 2s or 7s. Representatives from all classes are always welcome to attend the regular meetings […]
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Former Penobscot Nation Chief Dana to visit Brunswick school, hold public forum
Arts Are Elementary is bringing Former Chief of the Penobscot Nation, culture preservationist, educator and teacher, and professional basketmaker Barry Dana to Brunswick in May. Dana will provide a free open public forum in the Morrell Room at the Curtis Memorial Library Monday, May 16, 7-8:30 p.m. In addition, Dana will be visiting with Harriet […]