We’ve all been there. You sign up for a free trial or a monthly service — maybe it’s a streaming platform, a meal kit, or an MLB stats tracking app. It seems simple enough. Then months go by, and you’re still getting charged for something you barely use. You try to cancel, but suddenly it […]
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What Brunswick’s property revaluation means for homeowners
Most property owners in Brunswick will pay more in taxes this year, though there are exceptions.
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Kayaking the islands of Muscongus Bay
For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society (PPCS) sea kayak trip to visit the puffins on distant Eastern Egg Rock in outer Muscongus Bay in June. This year, logistical issues resulted in a decision to cancel the trip. Practicing the idiom, “every cloud has a silver lining,” I decided to use […]
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Maine stays the course on clean energy incentives
The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) weakens or eliminates many of the federal tax credits which had boosted Americans’ efforts to live more sustainably. However, the state-funded, quasi-public agency known as Efficiency Maine Trust continues to incentivize a range of climate-friendly measures for individuals. If you want to buy a “clean vehicle,” save […]
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Make it easy on yourself with these summer treats
Here we have a trio of recipes to serve together for a meal or separately when you need a snack. These are the kinds of ideas that are handy to have in your back pocket for trotting out as needed. Whether you’re looking for a night-time munchie, snackage for last-minute guests on a random Sunday […]
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Harpswell man celebrates 101st birthday
Richard Parks celebrates and reflects on his life, dedicating 30 years of his life to wildlife biology in Maine as he turns 101, becoming the oldest member of his family.
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Just deserts: Ideas for summertime treats
These longer summer evenings mean there’s always time for dessert so here are two tried-and-true recipes our family has enjoyed for decades. Of course, we’ll start with chocolate. This recipe was the very first one published when I started writing “Cooking at the Cove” in 2017. These frosted brownies are also the one and only […]
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This Midcoast sea captain saved boaters and broke barriers
One of the least-remembered legends of the Midcoast was a woman who pushed societal boundaries, became a hero on the open water and made a place for herself in Maine’s history. Lillian M. Holbrook was born in West Bath to Alpheus and Elissa Jane (Hall) Holbrook in 1870. She grew up on the family farm […]
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New bouldering wall opens at Brunswick YMCA
The Bath Area Family YMCA unveils a new bouldering wall, available to members and the public at its Brunswick location, catering to all skill levels.