What we eat can make a large difference in reducing climate warming. Shifting our meat choices to animals that are produced with less feed — and therefore take much less energy — reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, land use and heating of the atmosphere. Twenty-five percent of all world agricultural lands are used […]
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Brunswick third grader honored at State House for winning Maine poster and essay contest
On June 1, third graders from St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick went to the State House to watch one of their fellow classmates, Sadie, be honored. “Sadie was the first-place winner for grades K-3 in the Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Program,” said Shelly Wheeler, principal of St. John’s. “They were joined by Secretary […]
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Intertidal: Summer is here! Enjoy the extra daylight
Yesterday was the official first day of summer. It might not have felt as balmy as the previous weather prediction foretold, but that seems to be the theme this June. Most people know that June 21 was the longest day of the year. However, the reason for it is a little more elusive. The summer […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Cycling for seniors and boomers
Over 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day, and many of us understand the importance of regular exercise for staying healthy. Regular jogging or brisk walking are popular activities recommended by health and fitness professionals. Studies show that folks who walk, run or exercise between five and 30 minutes daily measurably improve their heart, lung, […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Hazardous paddling on Cathance River
The Cathance River is my river. Not really, but I like to think so. Located in my hometown of Topsham, the Cathance travels through a picturesque wilderness area, most of which cannot be accessed without hiking or paddling. Judging from the placid waters at the put-in and takeout, one would never guess a tumultuous whitewater […]
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Spirit of Life: Making time to be better neighbors
This week in our congregation, we experienced something too rare these days — a unanimous vote on an issue of urgent importance to our neighbors. That issue is tribal sovereignty for the four Wabanaki tribes that remain in Maine, and the goal is to recognize and restore to Maine’s tribes the same rights, powers and […]
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Intertidal: Summer is an opportunity for students to get to know the Midcoast waterfront
Brunswick’s schools are officially out for the summer. As kids get away from their computers, they are likely to be spending more time outdoors. Brunswick is home to many different habitats, from its woodsy spots to its coasts. Our waterfront is a unique feature that is important to the town’s economy, culture and recreation. Yet […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Continuing adventures on Sebeois River, Part II — Snowshoe Lodge to Hay Brook Landing
On the second day of a three-day Seboeis and East Branch of the Penobscot River canoe/kayak trip, three of us awoke at Snowshoe Lodge on the Seboeis River. Built by Butler Conservation Trust in conjunction with the Seboeis Riverside Trail, the exceptional cabin provides unusually elaborate accommodations in a remote river setting. Riverside Trail begins […]
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The Recycle Bin: Tidal wave of ocean plastic
The United Nations Environment Program had another meeting June 5 on implementing solutions to rapidly rising plastic garbage pollution in lakes, rivers and oceans worldwide. Plastic was first produced in 1950 from oil and has risen to 460 million tons per year by 2019, with higher amounts in high-income countries. Europe has banned production of […]
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Intertidal: World Oceans Day promotes appreciation, awareness and advocacy
Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Southern. If you haven’t studied your geography lately, those are the world’s five oceans. And today is the day that people both along the edges of all of those oceans as well as those further inland are celebrating all five of the world’s oceans. Today, June 8, is the 31st […]