As Nancy and I have aged, traveling has become increasingly difficult. Flying is a hassle and, if we fly, we can’t take our toys; such as bikes and kayaks. For many years, driving has been our first choice. However, for a variety of physical reasons, long days in an automobile are no longer acceptable. It […]
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From the Garden: Schools find ways to keep gardening lessons blooming
Like gardening in general, school gardening has become hugely popular during the pandemic, with families and teachers saying its hands-on lessons can be applied to many subjects. Finding the expertise, labor and funding to keep a school garden going can be tough. But some experts and teachers are finding creative ways to make it work. […]
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The Recyle Bin: What packaging labels say, and what they’re not
It turns out a package itself may not reliably tell us whether it can be recycled. In some cases, manufacturers, for a variety of reasons, do not put a recycling symbol on products that are actually made of recyclable materials. They also sometimes put symbols on products that are not, or are only partially recyclable. […]
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Red cross seeking volunteers, blood donors
The American Red Cross says it needs volunteers and blood and platelet donors. “We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it’s critical to have a trained, ready volunteer workforce to make sure we can provide relief at a moment’s notice,” said Stephanie Couturier, CEO, American Red Cross Central of Northern New England. “This […]
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Suellyn Santiago named Brunswick School District Chief Academic Officer
Brunswick School Superintendent Phil Potenziano announced the hiring of Suellyn Santiago as the next Chief Academic Officer. Suellyn is a native of Portland and has spent 24 years in education working in the Portland Public Schools. She began as a special education ed tech, taught first grade, and was a middle school Math and English […]
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Freeport arts group hosts music workshop
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport is sponsoring a free music workshop for all ages. This workshop invites participants to learn ukulele techniques from accomplished local musicians. It will be followed by an open mike jam session on stage with guest artists. The workshop will be led by local songwriters and guitarists Martin Gibson and […]
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Maine cultural centers awarded federal grants
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums for America program will award three projects in Maine’s First Congressional District with a combined $659,441 in grants and combined matching amounts of $415,175. “Through my role on the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to advocate for this vital arts funding to […]
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Bath Housing shifts to voucher subsidy program
Bath Housing Authority has transitioned its public housing portfolio to Bath Housing Development Corporation. The transition converts the 97 apartments at the Anchorage, Dike’s Landing and the Moorings from the one-size-fits-all Low Income Public Housing program to a less cumbersome and more flexible Housing Choice Voucher subsidy program, according to a statement from Bath Housing. […]
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Sen. Vitelli, Rep. Hepler to host public office hours in Dresden
Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 14 at Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, Dresden. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government […]