A large group of Chowderheads from the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society was preparing for the second day of the annual Fall Supper weekend of outdoor activities in Carrabassett Valley. Several decided on mountain bike rides in the area; I had scheduled a paddling trip on Flagstaff Lake. A major concern for our planned lake […]
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Pet Prattle: How volunteers make the shelter go ’round
While manning the Midcoast Humane table at Pumpkinfest this year, my volunteer partner was someone I had not met before. As we did our best to keep our tabling materials from blowing off in the 40-plus mph winds, Bill and I got to know each other. A retired widower, Bill enjoys volunteering to keep busy […]
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Stories from Maine: A flood to remember
On March 12, 1936, the arrival of an early spring thaw on the heels of a long and harsh winter, complicated with heavy torrential rains, led to one of the worst floods ever recorded in Maine history, and it paralyzed Bath, Brunswick and Topsham. The ground all across Maine remained deeply frozen, covered by a […]
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Intertidal: Weighing our symbols
Walking across the Frank J. Wood Bridge at sunset on Veterans Day, looking at American flags dangling from the cranes constructing the new bridge, I was struck with a feeling both of gratitude for those who served and are currently serving our country and also by the ability of a flag to remind people in […]
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From the Chamber: Midcoast Tree Festival countdown
There is little doubt that the Midcoast Tree Festival is my favorite event of the year. Our 6th Annual MTF is just around the corner, and so this week, I want to highlight some new changes this year. However, before that, I want to tell you why this event is best community event I’ve ever […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Outdoor adventures in Carrabassett Valley
Each October, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society schedules a weekend of outdoor activities in conjunction with our annual business meeting, collectively called the Fall Supper. In recent years, the event was held on Mount Desert Island. However, this year we decided to change the venue to Carrabassett Valley. Like Mount Desert Island, the valley […]
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Pet of the Week: Casper
Casper is a charming 2-year-old boy with the most striking blue eyes that will capture your attention instantly. His love for people knows no bounds — he has been known to do somersaults just to get closer for pets and affection. Casper enjoys his playtime with toys and is always up for a good game, […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Planning is key for providing a great education
The Brunswick School Department’s highest priority is preparing our students for the next step in their journey and doing so in a safe and welcoming environment. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff, Brunswick students are engaged, their academic performance is solid and graduation rates are high. While past success […]
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Intertidal: A hard living under the sea
Among the many creative Halloween decorations I saw last week was a skeleton sitting in a lawn chair with a mask and snorkel. It was so simple and so funny. It reminded me of a topic I had wanted to write about people who used their “costumes” to protest the release of wastewater from Japan’s […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Have you explored the podcast world recently?
Did you know that people still ride the rails as a way of life? They go down to the big train yards and hop a freight, going who knows where. I thought that phenomenon died out with the end of the Great Depression. Listening to the podcast “City of Rails” with Danelle Morton opened my […]