The project, which the developer has yet to formally apply to build, promises renewable gas, though residents are concerned of the project’s environmental impact.
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Insurance claim will only cover a fraction of the Brunswick spill costs
The payout would cover just a fraction of the cleanup costs the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has accrued since the Aug. 19 chemical spill.
Brunswick Italian restaurant now open for business downtown
Pomelia opened its doors on Tuesday, bringing Sicilian cuisine to Station Avenue.
Midcoast Youth Center funding to expand homelessness prevention
The new state funding will allow the Bath-based nonprofit to expand existing programs and hire more staff to prevent kids and young adults from experiencing homelessness in Sagadahoc County.
Giving Voice: The gift of seeing clearly
Have you ever taken a moment to close your eyes and ask yourself what your life would be like if, when you opened them, everything remained dark? To have your vision gone? How would you navigate your world without sight? I think about this often. As my mother aged, she became legally blind, thanks to […]
Lunar New Year a time of fish-based traditions
This week, the skies have been unusually dark at night. That’s because there was a new moon. That means that, if it is clear, these evenings are especially good for stargazing. It also means that the tides are particularly large as the sun, moon and Earth align, combining their gravitational powers to impact the height […]
On good sports, Jan. 6 and America’s shame
On Jan. 19, the NFL gave football fans a real treat with two outstanding matchups played in wintry conditions before rabid fans and millions of TV watchers. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, and then the Buffalo Bills outlasted the favored Baltimore Ravens, 27-25. The Ravens-Bills game featured two outstanding quarterbacks: Josh […]
‘Voices From and For the Land’: Mary in winter — an appreciation
The idea appealed to me instantly. What about offering a winter reading near January’s end from a favorite poet’s work and in celebration of the rising light? Over two added minutes per days! The Cathance River Education Alliance, leader of education programs for the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, sponsors a monthly winter/spring talk series, and the […]
Learning sustainability from other countries, Part 1
While the political winds in Washington may shift like weather vanes, citizens around the globe remain steadfast in their concern for our shared planet. Meaningful environmental action doesn’t always require government leadership, as we can learn from New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment. Years ago, they published an inspiring call to action: 21 practical steps […]
Beginning my service as your state senator
Last month, I was sworn into office as the state senator representing Senate District 24, which includes all of Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden in Lincoln County. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I am eager to hit the ground running to ensure your voice is heard in Augusta. For years, […]
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