While the Great Brunswick Fire of 1825 is likely the most well-known fire to have occurred in the Midcoast, the City of Bath has known at least two “Great Fires” in its history. On Friday night, Jan. 17, 1837, at approximately 11 p.m., a fire broke out in the “two-story wooden building” that occupied Parson […]
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Food is fuel, especially for growing kids
Healthy meals are critical to our children’s well-being and academic success, and ensuring that our students, K-12, enjoy tasty and nutritious meals is a priority for Brunswick School Department. The National Institutes of Health warns that poor nutrition during childhood and adolescence can delay growth and create a high risk of chronic diseases in adulthood. […]
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Evolution of three huge social media platforms
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, X (formally Twitter), and TikTok have made front-page news recently, though the front page may mean “trending” on social media. Certainly, politics, personal relationships and societal attitudes have all been affected by social media over the past 20 years. Do we even remember how each got started? Also, are these platforms […]
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Do you know they burn foods? And other takeaways from STEM Night.
I will have lots of chamber and business news to share in the coming weeks, including February networking events (Feb. 19 and Feb. 26), our annual award winners (releasing this Friday) and some updates on policies affecting us locally, statewide and nationally. However, as I continue to preach about the importance of engagement in our […]
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Challenging Nordic skiing in Quebec
Quality Nordic skiing has been difficult to find this winter. Seven Mainers planned three days of skiing near Mont Sainte Anne in Quebec over the recent New Year’s week. Situated farther north, our hope was the higher latitude would offer deeper snow levels. We reserved a condo in the village of Beaupre at the foot […]
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A Brunswick physician’s legendary lifetime of service
In the late 19th century, when racial bigotry and injustice still commanded most of America, one Black physician generously served our local communities, cared for the indigent and enjoyed social popularity in Brunswick. Salustiano Fanduiz began his life in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the son of Constantino and Maria Valentina Fanduiz. By the time Salustiano […]
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Lunar New Year a time of fish-based traditions
This week, the skies have been unusually dark at night. That’s because there was a new moon. That means that, if it is clear, these evenings are especially good for stargazing. It also means that the tides are particularly large as the sun, moon and Earth align, combining their gravitational powers to impact the height […]
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‘Voices From and For the Land’: Mary in winter — an appreciation
The idea appealed to me instantly. What about offering a winter reading near January’s end from a favorite poet’s work and in celebration of the rising light? Over two added minutes per days! The Cathance River Education Alliance, leader of education programs for the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, sponsors a monthly winter/spring talk series, and the […]
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No winter blues with so much to do
Thank you for the responses from last week’s column about third places and combatting loneliness! I feel so strongly about the chamber’s role in being a place that is not work and not home that can give you a space for meaningful engagement. Before that, though, last week’s column got us a response from New […]
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Creating a space where everyone feels at home in Brunswick schools
Studies show that students perform better and are more engaged in a healthy, respectful and supportive school culture that encourages them to participate in activities, ask questions and take intellectual risks. Our team at the Brunswick School Department works hard to create a climate in which all students (and their families) feel valued and accepted, […]