Actor Tom Hanks recently issued a statement warning people not to be fooled by ads with images of him that promote miracle cures and wonder drugs. They are all fake; his image has been used without permission. He is just one of many celebrities whose fake endorsements for products and political candidates have recently been […]
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Pet Prattle: Navigating the animal welfare landscape
Last month, I went to the dentist and had a new hygienist. She was lovely and chatted away as she got set up for my appointment. She asked me what I do for a living and when I told her I run an animal shelter, her eyes lit up. She told me all about her […]
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Stories from Maine: The rise and fall of Brunswick’s bell
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1961, a 77-year era came to an end when a wrecking ball razed the old town hall on Maine Street in Brunswick. This historic town hasn’t been quite the same since. In 1883, a decision was made to build a new town house, and 15 months later, the construction of the […]
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Intertidal: A ‘bird party’ hints at what’s below the surface
“It’s a bird party,” my daughter called from the deck one morning. Indeed, there were birds everywhere, swooping down onto the water and squawking up a storm — not just cormorants, but gulls and terns as well. There was slapping all across the surface of the water and it wasn’t just from the birds. On […]
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From the Chamber: Growing networks while building community
I don’t discuss it much, but being in my ninth year as the executive director of the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber, I have to say, we’ve come a long way. Behind the strength of the Board of Directors, we have grown from an office of just me, to now three of us. We have grown our […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Circumnavigating Campobello Island
For several days, a large group of Mainers had been camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island in New Brunswick. Early on, many of us enjoyed an outstanding sea kayak trip along the rugged east side of the island. When foggy conditions prevented kayaking, we biked and hiked the Roosevelt Campobello International Park […]
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Stories from Maine: Stretched upon the public stocks
Located on Mere Point Road, not far from the center of town, stands a cemetery where the names of many of its inhabitants may seem familiar. An open area of land, between the headstones and the road, was the location of the original First Parish Meeting House. This Old West Meeting House was used for […]
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Intertidal: A Casco Bay learning journey
Earlier this week, a group of expeditioners set out on a multiday adventure around Casco Bay — not just for fun but as part of a learning journey. This journey isn’t for traditional students either, but instead, is for a group of professionals interested in learning more about the bay. Rather than learn in the […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Brunswick schools return with stronger security, new staff
After a quiet summer, the halls of our schools are again bustling with activity. The start of a school year is always an exciting time as students reconnect with friends, meet new teachers and begin the next step in their educational journey. While the students were enjoying their summer vacation, the Brunswick School Department used […]
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From the Chamber: Just the facts
As we head into another election season, with candidate interviews, debates and the never-ending slew of candidate commercials inundating our airwaves, we the voters will be trying to get all the information possible and, in a perfect world, all of the true information. Facts have never been more important and, at the same time, harder […]