“In a perfect and just America, who possesses the greater political power — the rich and wealthy or the language contained within the U.S. Constitution? Answer: The U.S. Constitution, namely, ‘We the People’” (“Don’t let power guide your vote,” Portland Press Herald, Oct. 4, 2023). In our current political/ legislative/judicial environment, however, do “We the […]
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Resolutely setting intentions for 2025
Everyone groans when you talk about making New Year’s resolutions, don’t they? Keeping resolutions feels like a chore. Resolutions rub me the wrong way. They’re a headache and something that no one really wants to do. However, people resolutely trudge through the failures of their new year resolutions … knowing full well that even as […]
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Tools to make your dishwashing more sustainable
Choosing accessories for sustainable dishwashing means identifying affordable alternatives to plastic and other synthetic substances. Happily, the wide range of eco-friendly dishwashing tools simplifies the matter. Commonly available sponges are often made partly or entirely of plastic and may incorporate toxic chemicals in their dyes, disinfectants or glues. Such sponges emit these substances into our […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Fabulous views from Bald Rock Mountain
The Camden Hills provide some of the finest mountain views in Maine. Selecting my favorite is no easy task. Ocean Lookout on Mount Megunticook is probably the most well-known and remarkably spectacular. The Scenic Trail above Maiden Cliff provides wondrous views of Megunticook Lake. The panoramic vista of western Penobscot Bay seen from the Georges […]
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Shaping housing struggle stories from fragments
Brian worked for over a decade in home improvement and the Maine lobstering industry. When he became disabled and his income was greatly reduced, the challenge of making ends meet became overwhelming. With no stable housing options, Brian lived out of his truck for years, losing track of time and relationships in the process. The […]
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Midcoast cannabis retailer challenges competitors to food bank donation drive
Marijuana retailer Highbrow wants to give back to the community that has helped its business grow by holding a donation drive for Bath Area Food Bank through January.
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Brunswick starts five-year countdown to reduce emissions
A breakdown of Brunswick’s new Climate Action Plan, which includes drastic cuts to emissions by 2030.
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Want to save Maine’s dunes? Donate that dried-out Christmas tree.
Residents of Georgetown and Arrowsic can donate Christmas trees this weekend to help restore the dunes at Reid State Park. This festive conservation method has received much attention at nearby Popham Beach.
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Bath YMCA donates 25 memberships to Midcoast Youth Center kids
The Bath Area Family YMCA is partnering with Midcoast Youth Center to provide 25 youth memberships to local students. These memberships will be provided to students who are active participants in programs at MYC and do not have the necessary means to gain access to a YMCA membership. The Bath YMCA and the Midcoast Youth […]
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Local hospital welcomes its first baby of the new year
Tyler Tardif — the Midcoast’s first baby of 2025 — was born at 8:14 a.m. on Jan. 1 at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. Tyler was born to Kristin Michaud and Brandon Tardif of Lewiston. Tyler weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. “Starting the new year off with a bang,” […]
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