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Childhood joy knows no address: Unhoused kids need fun, too
My summer fellowship with Tedford Housing has given me a meaningful glimpse into the work of a nonprofit whose mission is to empower people as they move from homelessness to home. From development projects to direct service, I’ve been able to contribute to Tedford’s mission in a variety of ways. One highlight of my summer […]
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Mural artists tag the largest indoor skatepark in the state
The Midcoast Youth Center and Skatepark has enlisted the help of mural artists to bring more color to the largest indoor skatepark in Maine to revitalize the skatepark ahead of the upcoming Skate Jam in September.
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What the Maine Legislature is up to in the summer
Although the first session of the 132nd Legislature adjourned in late June, our work as legislators continues. While summer can be a great time for my fellow legislators and I to spend time with friends and family, our sole focus still remains on how to best serve the people of Maine. Although we may not […]
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Bath gives Maine company Garbage to Garden its first waste-collection contract
The company received its first contract for the collection of solid waste and recycling in Bath, after years focused on curbside compost pickup across the state.
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Maine beaches’ roped-off areas protect nesting birds
This summer, when visiting one of Maine’s many beaches, you may have noticed areas roped off with signs indicating that this is to protect the nests of sea birds. These areas tend to be in the upper portion of the beach where the grasses begin and can offer some protection for the nesting birds even […]
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Kudos to my own private piano man
When we moved to Thornton Oaks in the spring of 2024, we brought along the baby grand piano, which Tina had inherited from her mother. Deciding that it was a good time to take piano lessons again, I did some research and found Joel Pierce, a 35-year-old teacher who works out of his studio in […]
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Kudos to my own private piano man
When we moved to Thornton Oaks in the spring of 2024, we brought along the baby grand piano, which Tina had inherited from her mother. Deciding that it was a good time to take piano lessons again, I did some research and found Joel Pierce, a 35-year-old teacher who works out of his studio in […]
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Nequasset Lake in Woolwich a prime location for peaceful kayaking
About 25 years ago, my wife, Nancy, and I completed a sea kayak instruction and safety course on Nequasset Lake in Woolwich. The training was so absorbing we didn’t pay much attention to the surrounding lake. In recent years, we’ve been exploring small lakes and ponds in kayaks. After driving over the southern end of […]
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Refurbished Navy aircraft unveiled on Brunswick Landing
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum celebrated the refurbishment of its P-2 Neptune on Friday, an aircraft dating back to the 1950s.