For many people, Christmas is the high point of the year, but this year, suffocating under the weight of so much sorrow, it might feel harder to celebrate. Families slaughtered in their safe houses. Others taken hostage. Still others buried beneath the red rain of rockets. The diaspora of the desperate, crossing oceans and mountains […]
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First Universalist Church of Auburn to host Christmas Eve service
The First Universalist Church of Auburn will host a Christmas Eve worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Worship will be led by the Rev. Patrick McLaughlin and Worship Associate John Spruill Jr. Choir Director Pam Weeks will lead the Christmas Choir, accompanied by organist Phil House. A collection will be taken for the […]
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Spirit of Life: Fragile, handle with care
It used to be that “Fragile: Handle with Care” were instructions printed on packages to alert mail carriers that delicate contents could break. Fragile packages need to be treated with intention, caution, gentleness and … well, care. The hope in labeling packages “fragile” is that the warning will cause those reading it to modify their […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Last-minute tips for local, online holiday shopping
If you’re racing around and running out of time to complete your holiday shopping, you’re in good company. Believe it or not, shopping online can save you time, fuel, stress and even some money. With planning, you can even support local businesses as you wrap up your list. But first, here are a couple reminders […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Quest for North Peak
North Peak of Moxie Bald Mountain was a setback for my son, Adam, and me. We had hiked Moxie Bald in early November but failed in an attempt to ascend the elusive North Peak, a summit too far given the limited fall daylight. We were also unsuccessful climbing both peaks last winter due to difficulty […]
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Intertidal: Explore Scandinavian cuisine during your own hygge
We are entering the final week of increasing darkness, and come next Thursday, the sunset will be incrementally later each day and the daylight will therefore be just a little bit longer. I can still remember coming out of a 3 o’clock class my first semester of college in Maine and feeling both worried and […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A climb of elusive Moxie Bald Mountain
Last winter, my son, Adam, and I completed a very stimulating climb of Mosquito Mountain near Moxie Pond in western Maine. From the summit, we enjoyed a spectacular view of Moxie Bald Mountain, a peak that dominates the opposite side of the pond. The wonderful view motivated a planned ascent of the exposed pinnacle later […]
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Giant Hanukkah menorah will be lit Monday evening in Brunswick
Chabad of Brunswick Maine will light a 9-foot public Hanukkah menorah at 5:30 p.m. at the Brunswick Town Mall Monday, Dec. 11, the fifth night of the eight-day Festival of Lights. The community will be joined by elected officials and dignitaries. Complimentary Hanukkah menorahs and candles will be distributed for participants to light at home. […]
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Intertidal: Look to Feast of the Seven Fishes to inspire holiday meals
Coming off the heels of Thanksgiving and the feast that it entails, many of us are already thinking of the feasts to come around the upcoming holidays. There are myriad traditions surrounding winter’s holidays from places around the world. One of my favorites is the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Aside from my love of […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: A gift of time equals a gift of love
Boomers and seniors have responded to the challenges of the world of technology and use digital devices. For example, 50% of people over 50 have active social media accounts. Fifty six percent text daily, and the majority have smart phones. However, 73% of people 65 and older report they need help with their new digital […]