Last week, I wrote about two things that often pique my interest — place names and floating vessels. I could fill many more columns to come with variations on each of those themes and also how they often intersect. So, on that theme, or perhaps both of them, I am following up on my column […]
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6 handy iPhone clock tips from BoomerTECH
We all know the iPhone’s clock app is great for setting a morning alarm, but did you know it can do so much more? For those who appreciate a good, simple trick or two, these “hidden gems” can be real game-changers. BoomerTECH Guides Ed, Jill and Chris are here to show you a few smart […]
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This past president started as a slacker at Bowdoin College
Franklin Pierce got into a bunch of trouble during his early years at Bowdoin.
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Maine State Ballet opens season with ‘The Magic Toyshop’ and ‘The Highlands’
Maine State Ballet’s new season kicks off with the world premiere of Linda MacArthur Miele’s “The Highlands” and the return of the charming favorite “The Magic Toyshop.” This season-opening program promises to captivate audiences of all ages, from longtime ballet enthusiasts to first-time theatergoers. The evening begins in the rolling hills, blooming heather and open skies of Scotland […]
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Sen. Collins, time to bow out gracefully | David Treadwell
Sen. Susan Collins, I’m sure you’ve heard that President Donald J. Trump, the head of your party, recently referred to the whole Epstein files saga as “a hoax.” Do you think it is a hoax? Do you believe Trump or do you believe the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring? Are you on the side […]
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Brunswick schools keep curriculum focused on future | Column
A strategic plan provides a roadmap that guides an organization toward a vision of the future, moving from its current state to the ideal state. In today’s world, strategic plans are critical in guiding growth and improvement not only in traditional “business” settings, like manufacturing and retail, but also for educational institutions and school systems. […]
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Hiking and biking in Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Seven of us were on the fourth day of a weeklong vacation on Deer Island in Passamaquoddy Bay. Located just over the international border in New Brunswick, we were camping at Deer Island Point Campground on the southern end of the island. Several of us had spent the previous two days engaged in exceptional sea […]
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Going by bus more doable than you think | Column
Getting around in Maine typically involves an automobile, but lots of Mainers are not licensed to drive, do not own a car, or prefer a more sustainable option. Local buses in Brunswick and Bath meet this demand for people who live or work in these towns. In Brunswick, the Link runs 11 round-trip buses during […]
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Senate candidate Platner meets the moment
I hadn’t heard of Graham Platner until a few weeks ago. Now, I’m all in. He’s right for Maine, and he’s right for America. Platner’s background confirms his deep Maine roots, his working class bonafides — lives in the small town of Sullivan, works as a successful oyster farmer, serves as the Chair of the […]
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Changes are coming — are you ready to lead in your business, your community?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about when my parents were born and all that they have seen. There is a distinct case that could be made that either my parents’ generation (born in the years just after WWII — the definition of a baby boomer) or their parents’ generation (born at the turn of the century […]