“An allergy season so bad you don’t need allergies to feel miserable,” blared the headline in the Wall Street Journal. My own symptoms are relatively mild, but they do exist. I feel your pain. Especially if we get in a tug-of-war and you pull an entire Costco display of apocalypse-size Kleenex down on top of […]
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Michael Reagan: Mr. Trump, it’s time to step aside
Joe Biden lies. He stumbles. He has the beginnings of dementia. Everything Fox News says about his incompetence and his horrible domestic and foreign policies is absolutely true. Everyone knows America will be more prosperous and safe when he is no longer in the White House. But Joe Biden isn’t leaving. He’s decided he can […]
Mt. Ararat high schoolers to represent Maine at international robotics competition
Three Mt. Ararat High School students will represent Maine at the international SeaPerch aquatic robotics competition at the University of Maryland on May 13.
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Whitewater thrills and spills on Marsh Stream
For several years, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society has provided safety for the Marsh Stream Canoe & Kayak Race. Traditionally led by Kyle Duckworth, each April, safety-minded club members enthusiastically volunteer their time to support this worthwhile paddling endeavor. There are added benefits for club members. Many Chowderheads participate in the downriver race. And […]
Bath YMCA expanding child care program
The Bath Area Family YMCA broke ground last week on a new preschool building that will allow it to serve 32 more children.
The Recycle Bin: Reducing plastic in the waste stream
What are some ways cities, manufacturers, and individuals can reduce the huge amount of plastic that encloses many of our food and consumer products? In our home, with assiduous separation of all organic material into the compost pile and recycling as much as Topsham Transfer Station will accept, plastic bags make up the majority of […]
The Conversation: ‘Stand your ground’ laws empower armed citizens to defend property with violence – a simple mistake can get you shot, or killed
THE CONVERSATION — In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being shot twice on April 13 by the owner of the house whose doorbell he rang, thinking it was where he was due to pick up his two younger brothers, did not prove fatal. Others who have made […]
Freeport Community Services announces food harvesting lecture series
Freeport Community Services and Balsam Realty recently announced the launch of new, free lecture series, “Maine Roots: A Journey Through Gardening, Foraging and Conservation.” This series aims to inspire, educate and empower the local community to embrace a more sustainable and rewarding lifestyle by exploring the fascinating world of growing, preserving and raising food in […]
Freeport’s annual Makers on Main season kicks off on Saturday
This Saturday, May 6, marks the opening date of Visit Freeport’s 4th Annual Makers on Main series. Hosted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month from May to September, Makers on Main features an expansive trail of 50 local artists, crafters and food producers along Main Street. Makers on […]
Midcoast Senior College’s current seminar series comes to a close
Midcoast Senior College is hosting a free and in-person colloquium with four expert panelists discussing the implications of “Maine’s Transforming Economy and Changing Demographics: Building a Better Future” at 6 p.m. May 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1 Middle St. in Brunswick. Throughout the winter, MSC members and the greater community have enjoyed […]
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