In the spirit of reducing waste, which is even better that recycling the stuff, we need to look more closely at light bulbs in the home. In general, the thinking has been that the more we turn the lights off, the less electricity we use, and the more we save. That’s true, but it’s not […]

The Maine Recreation and Park Association, along with approximately 35 parks and recreation departments throughout Maine, are planning the Maine Backyard Campout to take place the weekend of July 9-11. Topsham resident can register online at: topshamparksrec.com. Registration is free. The Maine Backyard Campout is held to commemorate National Parks and Recreation Month, which is […]

Maine’s First Ship and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invite geology novices and buffs to expand their understanding and appreciation of the 500-million year geologic history of the Casco Bay region with Middlebury College Professor of Geology Dave West. On Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m., participants will have the opportunity to attend this lecture […]

The Bath Area Family YMCA invites the community to an open house event on Saturday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 303 Centre St., the YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y welcomes the community to celebrate their reopening by participating in open gym activities, open […]

While lots of things in the bathroom cannot be recycled, lots of things there can. Most of the things that could be recycled there usually are not, and my reading suggests that the reason is that most people don’t consider the bathroom when they think about recycling.  Tubes, such as toothpaste tubes, whether metal or […]

As part of celebrating its 50th anniversary, Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., is opening some of Bath’s hidden gardens to the public on Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Hidden Gardens of Historic Bath, Maine tour will feature 10 private gardens and grounds, as well as live music by the Montsweagers and garden-themed […]