These two prep-ahead recipes will serve you well either for a weeknight supper or for an easy weekend meal shared with friends. First, let’s talk about how versatile this colorful, crunchy salad can be, and it can be prepped a day in advance. Just toss the apples in lemon juice before adding them to the […]
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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 […]
Tips from Midcoast Humane on why dogs do dog things, Part I
My social media feeds are full of videos and pictures of animals. I find it relaxing to watch the variety of ways that we humans love the animals that share this Earth with us. Last night, I watched a particularly heartwarming video of a man patiently, over the course of hours, gaining the trust of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]