In recent years, several friends have recommended Nordic skiing on the Hammond Ridge Trails near Baxter State Park. About a three-hour drive from my home in Topsham, arranging a trip to ski the trail system is logistically difficult. A major mid-February storm that dropped 16 inches of snow on the area motivated me to plan […]
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Pet of the Week: Tango the dog is looking for a new dance partner
Tango is a fun-loving, smart, active guy, looking for a forever family or individual to offer him a loving home. Sweet Mr. Tango loves his human time and is very person-oriented. He has learned “sit” and “touch” on cue and LOVES doing positive reinforcement training. He is so smart! He is leash and harness trained […]
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‘Out of the kitchens and into the shipyards’
In late 1941, “the exigencies” of a global crisis allowed Maine women to escape a world of domestic servitude by stepping out of the kitchens and into the shipyards. Their historic efforts during World War II culminated in the defeat of fascist and imperial thugs, freed an imperiled world, and changed America forever. On Dec. […]
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Plenty of local and cultural seafood options for St. Patrick’s Day
I have to admit that I am cheating a little bit this week because I’m not Irish. While my husband’s family is quite Irish, I only have a bit of Scottish on my side. To be fair, my heritage is Scots-Irish, a group of Scots who moved from Scotland to Ireland, so there is a […]
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A preview of what’s to come for Midcoast chamber of commerce
This Friday, March 14, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Awards Night 2025 hosted in part by Wilcox Wellness & Fitness and Clark Insurance with support from MaineHealth as our Video Sponsor and Cook’s Lobster & Ale House as our Catering & Cocktail Sponsor. Primarily, the evening is exactly what it […]
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Superb skiing on the exceptional Penobscot River Trails
When conditions are right, the Penobscot River Trails in Grindstone offer some of the best Nordic skiing in Maine. As was true throughout most of Maine, snow was scarce in northern Penobscot County during the first several weeks of winter. A major mid-February snowstorm dumped 16 inches of powder on the trail network significantly increasing […]
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Pet of the Week: Amore searching for a family
Amore is an energetic, loving dog who loves to jump, play and receive affection from people. Amore came to Midcoast Humane all the way from Puerto Rico and is ready to find a home as the only animal. She loves to be with her people and going on adventures. She is 4 years old, a […]
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What does the Brunswick School Department have in common with Disney World?
I love watching kids get on and off the bus. In the morning, they’re ready to tackle whatever challenges the day brings. Hours later, they return home with a sense of accomplishment after a day of learning. If your student rides the bus, you know how challenging it can be to get to the pick-up […]
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The devastating Brunswick Tontine Hotel fire of 1904
On Tuesday morning, Jan. 5, 1904, just after 3 a.m., Brunswick Police Officer J.E. Alexander fired shots into the air over downtown. It was “eight degrees below zero” and Brunswick’s grandest hotel was on fire. Just before 3 a.m., Hotel Night Clerk Alonzo Colby started a fire in “the kitchen range” to help thaw frozen […]
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Land and sea life meet in salt marshes
All the snow and ice on the ground make it hard to imagine, but green shoots will be emerging again in the not too far off future. This week’s warmer weather revealed some soggy patches of grasses that have been hidden for a stretch. This happened not just in parks and yards but also along […]