The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to an introduction to mindfulness in nature with an online presentation via Zoom with Tim Blair of The Mindful Nonprofit on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Blair is the founder of Blair Nonprofit Advisors LLC which provides data and systems consulting services to nonprofit organizations. According […]
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Intertidal: Not all water is the same
When looking out at the sea ice that is now piled up in jagged forms along our rocky coast, it is sometimes hard to believe that there is water underneath it all. It seems like that water has temporarily turned into part of our terrestrial landscape. You can venture out on it in places on […]
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St. John’s ‘bandits’ post paper hearts to thank local businesses
On Feb. 5, a group of students from St. John’s Catholic School, dubbed “bandits,” made their way through the streets of downtown Brunswick to thank businesses for providing services to the community during the pandemic. Students posted paper hearts with inspiring messages and thanks. “The bandit idea was brought up by Kathie Curry, who won […]
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Registration is open for Midcoast Senior College
Midcoast Senior College has announced registration dates for enrolling in the college’s Spring Term I courses. The online/Zoom classes begin on March 15. Midcoast Senior College is a nonaccredited, nonprofit college for senior citizens’ personal fulfillment. There are no tests or grades. Registration begins online on Feb. 22 for college members and Feb. 24 for […]
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The Recycle Bin: Mail call
This week, we take a look at what mail you can recycle, starting with … Advertising mail In general, most advertising mail pieces are recyclable. If the flyer, letter, envelope or other pieces are made from regular paper are printed on cardstock or even on thinner paperboard, you can recycle them. Some pieces that have […]
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Ron Chase: Unique Sunday River Whitecap
Sunday River Whitecap is one of the most unique mountain hikes in Maine. Rugged terrain, phenomenal views, and a barren alpine summit provide a remarkable winter mountaineering experience. Located on the northeastern end of the Mahoosuc Range in far western Maine, climbing the 3,337-foot peak entails about 2,100 feet of elevation gain while negotiating a variety […]
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Birth announcement
A son, Lawson Avery, was born Jan. 26, 2021, to Michael and Samantha Sherwood at their home in Brunswick.
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Small forest mammal discussion is Feb. 18
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a discussion Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. via Zoom on the roles of rodents and how their populations tell stories about forest health. Jack Witham of the University of Maine’s Center for Research on Sustainable Forests will showcase the 35-plus years of small mammal research he’s guided […]
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Intertidal: Gathering data will help manage our coastal resources
Resource management is a tricky thing. That’s especially true in the marine environment where things are so interconnected. Nutrients literally float from one area to the next and the larvae of spawning sea creatures similarly drift from place to place. Marine species do not abide by borders but are instead are a part of a […]
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Online smelt talk is Feb. 10
An online lecture, “Searching for Smelt: Citizen Science & Maine’s Sea Run Fishes,” will feature Claire Enterline and Danielle Frechette, research biologists with Maine’s Department of Marine Resources. It will take place online at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. The talk is part of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s Winter Speaker Series and will be conducted over Zoom, via a […]