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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A unique hike over Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach
A hike over Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach in Phippsburg is one of the most unique treks in Midcoast Maine. If the outing is extended with a walk on the beach, the journey approximates 5 miles and travels through multiple ecosystems. The area has an interesting history. Daniel Morse settled there in the late 1700s. […]
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UUCB to hold annual vigil to honor victims of gun violence
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick will hold its 11th annual vigil to honor victims and survivors of gun violence on Wednesday, Dec. 6. This event, part of what is now a national observance near the anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012, honors all victims of gun violence across the United States. […]
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Book Notes: Two beautiful new Christmas picture books
One of my great delights as both a parent and a teacher is reading with children. So, when I saw that two of my favorite authors — Nikki Grimes and Mitali Perkins — were releasing holiday picture books, I was giddy with anticipation. Grimes’ “Lullaby for the King” (Beaming Books) and Perkins’ “Holy Night and […]
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Intertidal: Stinky mudflats home to important microbes
The full moon this week led to some seriously high tides, creating mirror-like expanses reflecting the newly barren trees and dusty colored marsh grasses. This is a lovely late fall scene. On the flipside, when all that water goes out, there is a great swath of mud that is uncovered. And here in Brunswick, we […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Tunk Lake surf and turf
For several years, my son, Adam, and I have enjoyed fall surf and turf trips. We combine lake or pond sea kayaking with mountain hiking while camping in remote areas. The outings reflect the transition of our outdoor activities due the change in seasons. Our paddling adventures are winding down, while fall mountaineering is beginning. […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Do-it-yourself holiday gifts
Two weeks ago, BoomerTECH Adventures suggested several of our favorite inexpensive tech gifts. This column will allow you to save even more money on holiday gift giving. So, what is the secret? These are ideas using technology you already have (or can easily borrow) to make thoughtful and well-regarded gifts using that most precious commodity […]
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Intertidal: Being thankful on World Fisheries Day
This Thanksgiving week, when most people are fixated on turkey, there is another holiday that is easy to miss, and it’s an international one that celebrates the sea rather than the land. World Fisheries Day was Tuesday, Nov. 21, and has been happening in some form for the last 26 years. According to NOAA Fisheries, […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Whitewater thrills on the Piscataquog River
Each fall, Horace Lake Dam in Weare, New Hampshire, releases copious amounts of water into the narrow North Branch of the Piscataquog River. The drawdown is usually scheduled for mid-October. The result is about 5 miles of Class III/IV whitewater that tumbles through a scenic rural environment. Participation in the recreational release has become an […]
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