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A look at how some ocean-dwellers mother

Following up on last week’s column about seal pups and because this weekend is Mother’s Day, I am writing about some amazing ocean mothers. There is a wide range of mothering styles among ocean animals as well as degrees of independence of their offspring from an early age. Starting with seals, they follow the more […]

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Letters to the editor: YMCA Parkinson’s programming; returning to Brunswick; health care for all

Parkinson’s support groups welcome patients and caregivers In reference to The Times Record article published on April 18, 2025, “Brunswick YMCA highlights Parkinson’s programming.” I want to reiterate how wonderful the Parkinson’s classes are at the Brunswick Landing YMCA. My husband has Parkinson’s and has been attending these classes whenever he can over the past […]

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We must cultivate trust as Maine’s fishing industry is faced with uncertainty

Fishing contributes greatly to Maine’s economy and is crucial to supporting coastal communities. When NOAA announced that it was terminating a $4.5 million Maine Sea Grant program, concerns were raised about how the discontinuation of Maine Sea Grant’s science and outreach would affect the state’s marine economy. Although the funding was restored just this past […]

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Drones and other tech engage students in learning at Brunswick schools

Technology may be the domain of the young, but it’s one of our favorite teaching tools at the Brunswick School Department — and students love it. Michelle Russo, Brunswick Junior High School’s technology integrator, and Andrew Kosak, a sixth-grade social studies teacher, introduced four drones to BJH last year for our geography classes. Drones “add […]

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How to make your Mother’s Day travel efficient

Are you planning to celebrate Mom this weekend by traveling to see her? Whether she’s near or far, you can also celebrate your commitment to sustainable travel on this special day. When we prepare to visit loved ones, here’s a simple way to protect our planet while making our journeys safer and cheaper: proper tire […]