An important question I consider in my mind every day — and has been asked by several others in recent weeks — is, “How do you decide what’s the correct way to recycle?” The answer is that I seek out what appear to be “Industry Best Practices.” That means I research any legitimate places I […]
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Bath land trust’s director departs for Freeport trust
Carrie Kinne, executive director of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust for the past 13 years, departed the Bath-based land conservation organization at the end of May. She takes over as executive director of the Freeport Conservation Trust. “I am very proud of KELT’s staff, who allow me to leave the organization in capable, caring hands,” […]
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From the Garden: For easy, effective weeding, go back to the hoe
I’ll bet that in some corner of your toolshed or garage, an old hoe is leaning against a wall. A hoe that hasn’t seen use in a long, long time, having been replaced by, perhaps, a gasoline- or electric-powered tiller, chemical weed killers, or mulches. Hoeing is not much in vogue these days, perhaps because […]
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Blood donation opportunities coming as Red Cross copes with shortage
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon […]
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Brunswick paints crosswalk rainbow colors in celebration of Pride Month
The town of Brunswick has painted a crosswalk with rainbow colors in celebration of LGBTQ pride month this June. Co-sponsored by at-large council members Dan Ankeles and Kathy Wilson, the board unanimously approved plans to paint the crosswalk June 7. The painted crosswalk is at the entrance to Town Hall of Station Avenue. “It’s very […]
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Brunswick addiction center recognized for anti-tobacco efforts
The Addiction Resource Center in Brunswick was among nine Maine Behavioral Health Organizations recognized by the annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Behavioral Health Awards. The program of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy Initiative recognized nine behavioral health organizations efforts to address tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. Celebrated organizations received a plaque for […]
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Bath-area school district offering free breakfast to students in July
Regional School Unit 1 will be offering free breakfast to all students in the district in July, available to all children ages 2-18. Breakfast will consist of a choice of cereal and milk or a whole-grain breakfast bar and a choice of fruit or juice. Breakfast will be served at Fisher-Mitchell School, 597 High St., […]
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United Way of Mid Coast Maine joins United Week of Action statewide event
This year, the nine United Ways of Maine are joining for a United Week of Action from June 21-25. This will be a week of volunteer service opportunities where volunteers will participate in rallies, trainings, virtual service opportunities and a Community Needs Drive benefitting local organizations, according to a United Way news release. The Community […]
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Intertidal: A look at amazing jellies (the marine creatures, that is)
Jellyfish are not fish by definition and are often called jellies for that reason. They are plankton – just typically on the larger end of the plankton range. Plankton is Greek for “drifter,” which means free-floating organisms that can’t move themselves from place to place. But then we saw a jelly pulsing on the beach […]