Next week’s grand opening will unveil the new Longfellow Playground, designed for increased safety and accessibility.
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Phippsburg got its name from a Maine knight who ended the Salem Witch Trials
One of the great legends in New England history rose from modest beginnings on Maine’s Midcoast. He became the first man knighted in the North American Colonies, the first royal governor of Massachusetts and he ended the most notorious mass hysteria in American history. William Green Phips was born at Nequasset in present-day Woolwich on […]
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Brunswick’s Little Sparrows Clothing Closet to provide free clothing
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.” (Matthew 10:30) “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you?” (Matthew 6:30) The […]
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How to tackle summer travel sustainably
Modern travel seems inherently unsustainable. For instance, airplane flights constitute a notoriously carbon-intensive activity, and on a trip, it is a struggle to avoid wasteful single-use plastic. Although staying home may be the most eco-friendly approach to traveling, many adaptations can reduce a trip’s carbon footprint. Mainers can avoid a plane flight by sticking to […]
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Maine State Music Theatre actor authors Brunswick-inspired fantasy novel
Broadway and screen actor Mark Aldrich released a fantasy book inspired by Maine ahead of his appearance at Maine State Music Theatre this summer.
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Heavy rains bring exciting whitewater in Western Maine
A major, two-day rainstorm in early May had members of the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society studying river gauges for paddling opportunities. As rivers and streams rose during the second day of steady rain, plans were formulated. Eggman DeCoster announced a mountain stream descent in the North Conway, New Hampshire, area. Another group, organized by […]
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‘Lifelong student,’ Bowdoin College grad to work for State Department
Khalil Kilani, of Portland, will pursue a graduate degree at Columbia University and go on to work at the U.S. Department of State.
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Memorial Day events set for Bath and Freeport
The city of Bath and the town of Freeport will both hold Memorial Day parades to honor and remember the soldiers who have fallen in previous wars.
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U.S. Department of Labor investigating Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick
The department is investigating Flight Deck Brewing for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a spokesperson confirmed.
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Celebrating business success and free Midcoast fun options for summer
In these columns, I spend a great deal of time looking ahead at what is to come. To be sure, I do some of that below because keeping you informed is a key role I play for the community. However, there have been a number of events in May, and despite this being one of […]