There is so much going on out in the water in August in Maine. It’s probably the busiest month in terms of overlapping activities with numerous boats of all types out for fun and for work. Everyone from commercial fishing boats to cruising sailboats must find their way around safely and that isn’t simple given […]
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The Recycle Bin: The trickiness of recycling aerosol, paint containers in Brunswick
Small aerosol cans of the sort usually found in a kitchen are a potential hazard, and they need to be handled with care. In general, they are recyclable, but only if they are truly empty. The test is that there is no liquid inside, and you can hold the trigger down for 10 seconds with […]
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From the Garden: Start now to get another growing season out of your garden
The same hot weather that brings out the best in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other summer vegetables makes spinach, lettuce, peas, and other cool-weather vegetables tough and bitter. Midsummer weather makes the prospect of cool weather seem remote, but of course such weather will return. Now might be a good time to plan for and […]
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Restorative Justice Project Maine offering community training
Restorative Justice Project Maine is looking for individuals interested in holding community building and justice processes within Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Knox, Waldo, and Hancock counties. These processes are aimed at increasing community safety and belonging within our rural communities, according to Restorative Justice Project Maine. Each training is pay what you can. This volunteer training series […]
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Tedford Housing launches new advocacy program
Tedford Housing is launching an initiative to increase how the community can get involved with the nonprofit organization. Friends of Tedford offers vocal, hands-on and quiet, hands-off roles. Advocates will meet with Tedford staff once a quarter to cultivate a sense of community, according to a news release. From hosting a book club or discussion […]
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Ninth annual passivhausMAINE Fall Forum coming to Freeport
The ninth annual passivhausMAINE Fall Forum is coming to Freeport. The fall conference is scheduled for Sep. 16-18 at the Harraseeket Inn. PassivhausMAINE is a nonprofit organization that works to decrease carbon emissions, dependency on fossil fuels and costs for winter heating in Maine. The hybrid online and in-person conference will start Sept.16 with an […]
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Local blood donation opportunities available
The Red Cross says it has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet the current hospital demand and end the severe blood shortage. For more information and to […]
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4 members of Brunswick Police Department graduate from Maine academy
Four members of the Brunswick Police Department were among the 67 members of law enforcement who graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. July 16. The Brunswick graduates are Christopher N. Bible, Andrew J. Fitzpatrick, Cameron M. Santiago and Ryan C. Wilson. This was the largest graduating class […]
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Intertidal: Knowing more about this shark is good for Maine
People typically focus on the types of sharks that might be a problem for humans, but not on those that we might prey upon ourselves. One local species, dogfish, is a smallish shark that is tasty to eat and is caught both commercially and recreationally. Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthius, are the ones that we have in Maine. […]