Times are tough. The U.S. is experiencing a constitutional crisis. Global economic markets are erratic. Nonprofits, educational institutions and entire states, including Maine, are being asked to comply with current executive orders or face loss of funding. Seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ folx (especially trans and nonbinary people) and so […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Let’s talk about the Easter menu
Yes, there will be glazed ham on the menu, along with herbed mashed potatoes, sourdough buns, lovely candied carrots and light citrusy desserts, a.k.a. key lime pie and lemon curd parfaits. And we must have this incredible, crunchy salad, the one I could devour every day, sometimes for lunch and dinner. It’s my new favorite […]
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Setting priorities in your push for sustainability
You are not alone. In every community, there are individuals just like you who are committed to making a positive difference for a more sustainable future by preserving Earth’s bounty for future generations. But how do you prioritize the most effective actions that fit your family’s or organization’s goals? Sometimes, deciding how to act on […]
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Sustainability in the yard and garden
As daytime temperatures rise, many of us are thinking ahead to springtime work in our yards and gardens. Considering some basic issues beforehand will pay off when the action begins. One hot topic nowadays is rewilding, a form of sustainability that seeks to restore natural processes by reducing human influence on the land. Rewilding can […]
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Rolling kayaks and canoes — for safety
The ability to roll a kayak or canoe in whitewater or the ocean is a great asset. A successful roll can make the difference between a very enjoyable paddling experience and an unpleasant swim. A failure to roll risks the loss of boat and paddle or worse. The kayak roll was developed by Inuits for […]
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Bath Area Family YMCA celebrated and foam shut down
Before we celebrate the Bath Area Family YMCA for their Nonprofit of the Year Award and their continued success of creating solutions that help build community, I have an important community update to share. There was a piece of really big news that came across my desk a week or so ago that is really […]
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The two Brunswick men lost with the Titanic
In April 1912, one of the greatest maritime disasters in history claimed the lives of 1,517 people. Among these lost souls were two men — a father and son — from Brunswick. By the start of the Bowdoin College winter semester in 1912, 21-year-old Richard Fraser White had already completed all of his academic requirements […]
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Signs of spring spawning in salt and freshwater
These have been big nights lately. That’s not just because we’ve been in the first quarter of the moon and it has been particularly dark, but because it is the time of year to see one of the tell-tale signs of spring: salamanders coming out of their hiding spots to seek out small pools where […]
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Freeport-area school budget priorities serve students and taxpayers
The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The Board of Directors’ proposed operating budget for FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A pair of quick and easy main dishes
Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is a richly flavored, sinus-clearing soup that works wonders after a long rainy day. Making it is a 45-minute joy as the aromatic broth simmers on the stove while a bit of chopping is done. And slurping a bowl of this concoction down will warm you from head to toe. […]