Bowdoin College has named Heather Lee Krajewski its new senior vice president for development and alumni relations. Krajewski, who will join Bowdoin on Aug. 1, comes to the college from Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, Virginia, where she has served as vice president for college advancement since 2018. “Heather’s appointment follows a comprehensive nationwide search that […]
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Bath-area school board weighs later school start times, banning cellphones
The Regional School Unit 1 assistant superintendent made a presentation to the board about how the possible changes could improve students’ mental health.
Chamber, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association host summer guides release party
Summer is nearly upon us and two local organizations are partnering to celebrate the release of two guides designed to connect Brunswick residents and businesses in celebration of the town and its working waterfronts. The Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) will host a release party for their “Scuttlebutt” and “Eat, Play, […]
Giving Voice: Unexpected items — got bags?
Every month, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program publishes its “Top 5”: a list of the current five most-requested items in the food pantry. Although the items vary over the course of the year, there are some familiar mainstays: canned soup or stew, peanut butter, dried pasta. Our community members and donors have said across the […]
Intertidal: Do some spring cleaning by helping keep debris out of oceans
Who doesn’t love a spring clean-up? After the winter, all kinds of things emerge from what was once snow-covered or dusted over with sand and salt. Homeowners work to remove dead leaves and downed branches, and street sweepers buzz down the streets, polishing up the road’s dingy edges ahead of summer. In addition to the […]
BoomerTECH Adventures: Do any of these questions sound familiar?
I’m surprised at how many people don’t know how to find answers to tech problems they have. Because right in front of them they have a tablet, computer or smartphone giving them access to the internet and answers to every question. Of course, if someone is reluctant about using a device, asking them to figure […]
LC Van Savage: Act as if …
A lot of new-age, feel-good gurus are telling us these days that if we want to feel good (or feel anything at all) all we have to do is to “act as if.” In other words, if, for example, we’ve just heard that a gargantuan many tentacled parasite hairball gacked up by a passing canine […]
Maine DOT deploys new sensor system to improve highway work zone safety
A new early warning system is in place to monitor traffic volume and speed at a pavement preservation project on Interstate 295 between Gardiner and Topsham.
Cooking at the Cove: A glorious repast
I love recipes that have a bit of wriggle room so I can substitute ingredients when I’m out of something or can experiment with different options just for fun. It certainly is okay to play in the kitchen. You don’t have to be too serious — not at all. For instance, this colorful, flavorful salad […]
precaution junkie: Midcoast Spotify artist previews his second album
Midcoaster Samuel Nonni will drop his second self-produced album, “precaution junkie,” within the next week.