Like buds are opening after a long winter of being dormant, many people along the coast are now emerging. They have been hunkering down through the winter storms just waiting to emerge and start work again outside. For many people that means getting to house projects and picking up winter debris from their yards. For […]
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Lincoln County Planning Commission seeks feedback on natural disaster mitigation actions
The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission is partnering with the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency to update the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The commission is asking for participation from residents, organizations and businesses to provide input about areas susceptible to natural disasters and potential actions to mitigate them. Examples can be noting areas prone […]
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Brunswick-based disability services organization gets $50,000 challenge gift
Brunswick-based Independence Association received a $50,000 challenge gift for its Campaign for Independence & Growth. The anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar all gifts to the campaign through June 30, according to the association. “There has never been a better time to assist Mainers with disabilities in obtaining full and inclusive lives in their chosen communities,” said […]
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Seven Morse seniors eligible for Maine State Seal of Biliteracy
Morse High School has announced that seven graduating seniors have qualified to receive the Maine State Seal of Biliteracy, an award that recognizes student achievement in language learning. To qualify, students had to score well on their SATs to prove proficiency in English and take a 4.5-hour test from the American Council of Teachers of […]
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Brunswick-area senior center raffling kayaks as fundraiser
People Plus, the Brunswick-area senior community center, is raffling a pair of kayaks to raise funds for its services. The kayaks are described by People Plus as “gently used” and “hand-crafted,” constructed and donated by Margo and David Knight. Also included are paddles, a roof rack and other accessories. The package is valued at over […]
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Ron Chase: Three days in skiers’ paradise
For my money, Jackson Ski Touring Center in Jackson, New Hampshire, is the best commercial Nordic ski area in New England. Situated in the southern highlands of the Presidential Range, Jackson has 100 kilometers of trails and encompasses 60 square miles. There is something for every skier from beginner to expert. The trails vary from […]
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The Recycle Bin: What to do when your recycling is blowin’ in the wind
I’ve recently heard of some complaints about people’s recycling blowing around the neighborhood, and folks trying a variety of ways to deal with the problem — even deciding they would not recycle. Besides recycling being required by ordinance in Brunswick, there are better ways! The blue bins are easy. Some already have lids on them, […]
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Brunswick senior center opens online fundraising auction
The 19th annual People Plus Music in April auction fundraiser is now open. The online silent auction, benefiting the Brunswick area senior community center, launched on April 1 and will close on April 30 at 10 p.m. There are more than 150 items up for bid including golf packages, local gift certificates, jewelry, private dinners, an outdoor […]
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Community fundraising erases Phippsburg Elementary student lunch debt
A community fundraising initiative has erased the more than $1,275 of student lunch debt at Phippsburg Elementary School. After speaking with Phippsburg Elementary kitchen manager Anna Varian in December regarding lunch debt, incurred when a student cannot pay for their meals, Bartoo said she “wrote a letter explaining the situation to my friends and neighbors, […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay hosts native fish lecture
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay will host an online lecture, The Native Fish Coalition: Protecting, Preserving & Restoring Native Fish, on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. The talk will feature Emily Bastian and Bob Mallard, national vice-chairperson and executive director, respectively, of the Native Fish Coalition. The coalition is an organization, mostly made up of fly […]