I probably hadn’t seen Frank Capra’s “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” before launching my crusade 50 years ago, but the idea “lost causes are the only causes that are worth fighting for” would’ve certainly resonated with me. On November 10, 1974, I opened the Sunday comics section of the Nashville “Tennessean” and discovered that […]
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Elwood Watson: Harris remains an inspiring figure, even after election loss
It’s been over a week since Election Day, and we’ve heard what pundits think cost Vice President Kamala Harris the election. Their hit list of topics included the uneven economy, high inflation, the Israeli-Hamas conflict, rising crime, extreme and excessive wokeness, and out-of-control borders. Yet, there is another reason that hasn’t been discussed nearly as […]
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Heading into winter, Freeport Community Services to host preparedness event with local officials
Leaders of the Freeport Police and Fire departments and Cumberland County Emergency Management will discuss preparations for winter weather emergencies and other potential disasters at “Stay Safe: an Emergency Preparedness Event,” from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Freeport Community Center. Three officials (Nathanial Goodman, Freeport Chief of Police; Robert Bernard, Freeport Fire Chief; and […]
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Next up in Bath Climate Conversations: How to make older homes more energy efficient
Limited insulation and weather sealing in older homes mean that today it can take a lot of fuel to heat a house, and the house cools down quickly when the power is out in the winter. Learn how to improve the efficiency of an old house in ways that benefit the environment at 5:30 p.m. […]
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USDA awards Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program $350K grant
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, a Brunswick-based food security organization, recently received a four-year, nearly $350,000 Community Food Project grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant funds will support MCHPP’s Community Kitchen, bolstering efforts to reduce food insecurity by increasing access to locally grown foods while supporting local farms and […]
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In photos: A sneak peak at 2024 Gardens Aglow
A sneak peek at this year’s Gardens Aglow. The show has attracted 780,000 visitors for the past decade who wind through 66 miles of lighted pathways laid end-to-end.
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Letters to the editor: Good deeds; Brunswick’s Comprehensive Plan
An unexpected gift of kindness This afternoon (Nov. 13), I turned into my driveway and as I did so, a pickup that was behind me followed me in. When I got into the dooryard, I stopped and, not recognizing the truck, walked back to see who it was. Turns out it was Mr. Hubert Clair, […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Navigating historic Flagstaff Lake
A large group of Chowderheads from the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society was preparing for the second day of the annual Fall Supper weekend of outdoor activities in Carrabassett Valley. Several decided on mountain bike rides in the area; I had scheduled a paddling trip on Flagstaff Lake. A major concern for our planned lake […]
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Pet Prattle: How volunteers make the shelter go ’round
While manning the Midcoast Humane table at Pumpkinfest this year, my volunteer partner was someone I had not met before. As we did our best to keep our tabling materials from blowing off in the 40-plus mph winds, Bill and I got to know each other. A retired widower, Bill enjoys volunteering to keep busy […]
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LC Van Savage: Cars, books or phones?
I guess maybe my driving days are numbered because at 87 perhaps I should give it up, and so I shall, any day now. Right now I’m not driving outside of the boundaries of my beloved adoptive hometown, Brunswick, and I’m avoiding driving at night. Can I still do both? I can. But I think […]