A celebration of conservation and community: For every mile hiked, paddled or biked this autumn, participants will be eligible for a monthly prize.
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From the Chamber: End of summer 10 x 100
Avid readers know I write a 10 x 100 column about seven to 10 times per year. Every four to six weeks I forgo the single topic column and opt rather for 10 updates in 100 words or less on unrelated topics as they are just good tidbits to know, but they aren’t large enough […]
Community conversation looks at how environment affects health
The Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta is hosting its third Summer 2024 Community Conversation on the topic of “Social Drivers of Health: How Your Environment Affects Your Health” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Long Barn at Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. This interactive panel discussion focuses on social drivers of health. […]
Wiscasset Set for Success event helps prep students for upcoming year
Wiscasset community project Feed Our Scholars saw a turnout of 400 attendees, including 150 students and their families, at its Set for Success event on Aug. 11 at the Wiscasset Community Center. Now in its sixth year, Set for Success stated out as a relatively small supply drive for grades pre-K to five. Last year, […]
Maine Highland Games draws in big crowds for its 45th anniversary
Hundreds of people turned out for the 45th annual Maine Highland Games presented by the Saint Andrews Society of Maine at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick.
Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
Fire retardant spilled at Brunswick Landing
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority announced that a spill occurred Monday morning in Hangar 4, bringing attention to ongoing chemical contamination prevention efforts at the former airbase.
Elwood Watson: The Republican attack against hungry school kids
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz and his fellow Democrats ratified ample changes during the two years they’ve had control of the Minnesota Legislature, from expansions of abortion and LGBTQIA+ rights to tax credits and other forward initiatives aimed at making life easier for families. Walz has been an activist governor of Minnesota with a […]
Michael Reagan: For the love — and hate — of Trump
Making Sense by Michael Reagan For Democrats this historic election is about only one issue – Trump. Whoever wins the White House, it won’t be because of issues like high inflation, trillion-dollar annual budget deficits or the humiliation of Afghanistan. It’s going to come down to one simple but big thing – How many Americans […]