NOTE: This week, Midcoast Humane is introducing a guest writer, Laurel Auth, a social work intern at Midcoast Humane. Laurel is a graduate student at the University of New England, spending half a year with us. We asked her to share her experiences interacting with those who need Midcoast Humane’s services and how our services […]
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Perfect weather day makes for serene kayaking on Stevens Pond in Liberty
Over the past few years, my wife, Nancy, and I have explored some of central Maine’s finest small ponds and lakes in kayaks. We’ve found them to be an entertaining alternative to sea kayaking on the ocean and whitewater paddling in rivers and streams. While sea kayaking offers the challenges of open water navigation coupled […]
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Unlocking Maine’s tiny wonders with your smartphone camera
Maine in the summer isn’t just about lobsters and lighthouses. If you’ve got a smartphone, you’re holding the key to a hidden world of miniature beauty! From vibrant wildflowers to delicate butterfly wings and intricate patterns in nature, the Pine Tree State explodes with tiny wonders just waiting for their close-up. Macro photography — getting […]
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Topsham church appoints new interim minister
The United Baptist Church of Topsham has named the Rev. H. Kenneth “Ken” Dutille, Jr. as its interim minister. He’ll take over the role starting on June 29. Rev. Dutille is a retired ordained minister affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of Maine and the American Baptist Churches USA. He has served the communities of […]
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Topsham church appoints new interim minister
The United Baptist Church of Topsham has named the Rev. H. Kenneth “Ken” Dutille, Jr. as its interim minister. He’ll take over the role starting on June 29. Rev. Dutille is a retired ordained minister affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of Maine and the American Baptist Churches USA. He has served the communities of […]
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Chamber of commerce welcomes more businesses to Midcoast
Today, I want to highlight some of the businesses and organizations who have newly opened or expanded thus far in 2025. For a new business, breaking through can be tough (even tougher if the Majority Report of LD 1822 passes the State Legislature instead of the Minority report that came out of committee, which is […]
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A look back at Brunswick’s storied Hotel Eagle
One of Maine’s most popular destinations, in the 20th century, had modest beginnings which sprang into a true and enduring legend. And that destination was located right in the heart of downtown Brunswick. Fred J. Harrigan first opened his small “lunchroom” in 1902, “at the head of Middle Street,” where Hannaford stands today. It was […]
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Cultural Crossroads: A 1-day celebration of musical traditions from Nova Scotia to New Orleans | Column
On Saturday, June 21, the sounds of fiddles, accordions, and soulful vocals will fill the air as “Cultural Crossroads” comes to life — a dynamic one-day event celebrating the rich musical heritage of our region: Acadian, Appalachian, Quebecois, and “cousin” traditions like Cajun, Creole, Celtic, and country. Co-presented by the Chocolate Church and acclaimed musicians […]
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Pride is resistance — and community | Column
Last weekend on the Brunswick Town Mall, the largest crowd to date gathered to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride as Resistance. Thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life were invited to channel their energy of unrest, anger, sadness and shock — as well as hope, persistence, creativity, and joy — into a […]
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The mystifying sight of sturgeon leaping on the Androscoggin River | Column
It is always heartening, in a cultural environment that is typically filled with screens, to see a bunch of adults not looking at their phones, but instead shouting things like, “That’s amazing!” and “Oh my goodness, it was right there!” That’s the experience I recently had while having lunch with a colleague on the deck […]