The American Red Cross is trying to increase the availability of blood to patients living with sickle cell disease, a disease that distorts red blood cells and can cause stroke and organ failure. “Over 100,000 people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder, and the majority of patients are […]

Some people have recently been upset by my strong promotion of waste-to-energy as a better solution to waste disposal than a landfill. While they acknowledge the nastiness of the methane that emanates from a landfill, they also see a lot of very nasty stuff being produced when trash is burned. And their argument is correct. […]

I consider a sea kayak trip to Damariscove Island to be one of the most unique destinations on the Maine coast. The southern terminus of the rugged rockbound island is located about five miles off the shore of Ocean Point situated on the far end of Linekin Neck in East Boothbay. The now uninhabited island […]

The Bath Book Bash, in conjunction with the Patten Free Library, will take place in Library Park in Bath on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The book festival and celebration of children’s literature features author panels and workshops. “We are excited to be bringing the Bath Book Bash to Library Park […]

The United Way of Mid Coast Maine launched its Annual Campaign on Sept. 10 at Maine Maritime Museum with guests from Bath Iron Works, Mid Coast-Park View Health, Lincoln Health, Bath Savings and some of United Way’s partner agencies, staff, Loaned Executives and board members. This year’s campaign goal is $1.725 million. “We have an […]