Brunswick has known many notable military names in its illustrious history. Men like Joshua Chamberlain, Oliver Otis Howard and Thomas Hyde round out the top three. But one legendary military officer is less known for storied military exploits and more so for his extensive contribution to the world of art and to the pictorial history […]
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Maine’s marine connections to Iceland range from cargo ships to puffins
I’m reading a memoir of a woman who ended up moving to Iceland after filming a documentary there in which she describes the arrival of her long-awaited things arriving in Eimskip shipping containers. There is much more to say about the book, “Raven’s Nest” by Sarah Thomas, but what struck me was the connection between […]
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Representatives work to keep Brunswick park hospitable for butterflies
June 16, noonish on a beautiful, late-spring day, and a handful of citizens — Will and Nason, two staffers from Parks and Rec, two Conservation Commission members, Brunswick’s environmental planner and a dozen volunteers from Stantec’s Topsham office — gathered to receive instruction and size up the afternoon’s opposition. Behind Environmental Planner Ashley Charleson and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Try out this summer salmon supper
What’s tangy and sweet and goes with everything that says summer, such as grilled meat and fish, light vegetarian dishes, and tacos? A scoop of red cabbage slaw also adds crunchy texture to a green salad or a big fat sandwich. Not only is this slaw a breeze to make, but it also can be […]
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Trues Pond in Liberty an entertaining paddling excursion
In late May, while kayaking on Stevens Pond in Liberty, I met two kayakers who highly recommended a similar trip on nearby Trues Pond, also in Liberty. I was only vaguely aware of Trues Pond and had never considered it a paddling destination. Always on the lookout for a new paddling opportunity, their glowing report […]
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Social work at Midcoast Humane illuminates reasons for surrendering pets
In our last article, Midcoast Humane’s social work intern, Laurel Auth, shared her experiences working alongside our shelter staff, assisting community members who needed our services. For years, having a social worker on-site at the shelter has been a dream of mine, an idea that first took root in the misty past of the 2010s. […]
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Tips for improving your soil using biochar
As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]
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Tips for improving your soil using biochar
As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]
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Cooling your home the natural way is surprisingly effective
The June heat dome that affected New England was tough by any measure. Are there ways to mitigate the impact of a heat wave that we could utilize in the coming weeks of July and August? Consider this scenario: it’s 95°F outside. Your air conditioner is humming at full blast, and your electricity meter is […]
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A big, beautiful cautionary tale: An open letter to our federal delegation
The arts help us understand ourselves and each other. Through novels, films, songs or a stage play, we gain perspective beyond our own, watching characters navigate choices and consequences. Often, we see them stumble — blinded by ambition, fear or good intentions gone wrong — and we learn lessons they never get to. Art offers […]