In the spring of 1775, the Great Rebellion of New England Colonists against the iron-fist of the mighty British Crown were positioning to fight against tyranny; either liberty or death, as Patrick Henry demanded, would be the outcome. In Brunswick, patriot Samuel Thompson, who was a member of the Colonial Provincial Congress, was appointed to […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Strategies for taking unique photos of flowers
Gardens are in full bloom, and when we have our phones, we have a camera in hand. Use our lovely weather to shoot some amazing pictures of the foliage you see daily or visit Pineland Gardens, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or anywhere else on your travels. Here are 12 tips for experimenting with flower […]
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Pet Prattle: When is it ‘time’?
A friend of mine euthanized his dog yesterday. It was a very hard decision for him and his wife, as it is for most pet owners whose beloved companion has reached the last stage of their life. I have been a certified euthanasia technician for 15 years and have done hundreds of euthanasias for pet […]
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From the Chamber: Community building opportunities and cutting through the narrative
This week, I planned to highlight some major events coming up and tell you how you can get involved. However, due to a local policy update and a national tragedy, there is a very timely reminder I wanted to mention that is completely and totally unrelated to community events. Look for that in the second […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: In pursuit of the puffins on Petit Manan Island
For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society late June sea kayak trip to visit the puffins on Eastern Egg Rock in outer Muscongus Bay. Having navigated all of the primary routes in the past, this year I was unsure of my itinerary. Fellow Chowderhead, Norm Olsen, solved my dilemma. He proposed […]
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Stories from Maine: Remembering an icon of labor
Today, labor unions are well established in the Midcoast. But it was not so long ago that one man helped lead the fight to bring organized labor to Bath. Although John William Brown was born at Somersworth, Prince Edward Island, in 1870 he was — like his Massachusetts-born father — a true American. By 1903, […]
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Intertidal: A bridge to our coastal resources
There are too many things to do in Maine this summer. That’s the beauty of the warm, if brief, stretch of months we are in. While many people, tourists and locals alike, head to the beaches or maybe out on the water to visit the islands, there are also some unique opportunities along the coast […]
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From the Chamber: A checklist for the rest of 2024
I’m going to let you behind the curtain: I just got off a four-day weekend and, boy, did I need it. By the looks of my social media, many of my friends did the same and had fun with family and friends for some much-needed rest and relaxation. I cannot remember a year when I […]