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Advice on how to live sustainably and affordably

Leading a sustainable lifestyle can seem like a luxury. After all, installing rooftop solar panels often costs tens of thousands of dollars, and eco-friendly products of all sorts are rarely priced to sell. However, many sustainable choices involve embracing simplicity, so they are not expensive and can actually save money. Buying less stuff while reusing […]

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A day of adversity while canoeing and kayaking on Mopang Stream

Although Mopang Stream in Washington County is a significant tributary of the Machias River, it’s rarely paddled. Limited road access, obtaining a reliable description and determining an adequate water level make planning a trip complex. Another complication: Since it enters the Machias River some distance from dependable road access, an overnight trip is necessary. This […]

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Brunswick Landing blooming with spring events

Forgive the headline, but if I don’t think about the beautification of May flowers, I’m not sure I can square why these April showers have lingered for so dang long. With that, last week, we highlighted a few events happening in May, including our Chamber’s Hackers Ball golf tournament happening at Brunswick Golf Club this […]

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A look at how some ocean-dwellers mother

Following up on last week’s column about seal pups and because this weekend is Mother’s Day, I am writing about some amazing ocean mothers. There is a wide range of mothering styles among ocean animals as well as degrees of independence of their offspring from an early age. Starting with seals, they follow the more […]

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Drones and other tech engage students in learning at Brunswick schools

Technology may be the domain of the young, but it’s one of our favorite teaching tools at the Brunswick School Department — and students love it. Michelle Russo, Brunswick Junior High School’s technology integrator, and Andrew Kosak, a sixth-grade social studies teacher, introduced four drones to BJH last year for our geography classes. Drones “add […]

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How to make your Mother’s Day travel efficient

Are you planning to celebrate Mom this weekend by traveling to see her? Whether she’s near or far, you can also celebrate your commitment to sustainable travel on this special day. When we prepare to visit loved ones, here’s a simple way to protect our planet while making our journeys safer and cheaper: proper tire […]

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When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick

In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]

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Cooking at the Cove: A little cove kitchen story

When I moved into this cottage on the cove, it was fully furnished and equipped. I just showed up with my personal belongings and the intention of staying for one year. It’s a long story, but 10 years later, I’m still here, and I’m 99.9% finished with sorting, sifting and purging all the bric-a-brac that […]