From our rocky coastlines to our dense northern forests, Maine’s natural resources define our way of life. These resources are under threat every day from the increasing impacts of climate change. The disastrous storms of the winter of 2023 and 2024 have highlighted Maine’s need to increase its investment in climate resiliency and climate-ready infrastructure. […]
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LGBTQ+ trail meet-up to build belonging in the outdoors
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Queerly ME will host the final of 3 spring ‘trail mixers’ focused on the LGBTQ+ community Sunday afternoon at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick.
Burgers and brownie bites, with a twist
Keeping with a quick and easy, breezy theme, let’s make burgers and brownies for dinner, starting with the dessert first. What I love about this simple yet versatile brownie recipe is that you can keep it vegan if you serve it with plant-based cream or ice cream. Brownies with ice cream is traditional, but have […]
Bath-Brunswick Respite Care to host art show and auction
Bath-Brunswick Respite Care will host “Community In Color: Art Show and Open House” from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 3, at 9 Park St., Bath. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the center while viewing original artwork created by individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. There will also be live music and light refreshments. The […]
Brunswick library to host Artists & Crafters Retreat
Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick welcomes artists and crafters to create, connect and recharge with a Saturday retreat. Work on art and craft projects without the usual life distractions by reserving a table at the library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3 at the library. This event is similar to a scrapbooking […]
Coastal Rivers seeks volunteers for estuary monitoring program
Coastal Rivers’ Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Program is looking for volunteers to get out on the water and be part of an ongoing community science project to inform the broader community about the health of the Damariscotta River. A volunteer training session for this program is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, […]
Freeport chorus presents concerts of Celtic and bluegrass music
Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present its spring concerts of Celtic and bluegrass music with Jesse Myers-Wakeman, artistic director, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. The program “Shades of Green and Blue: From the Highland Hills […]
Shaun Hogan for Brunswick School Department board
During my years of service in the U.S. Navy, a supervisor once told me if you’re going to complain about a problem, ensure you are willing to offer a solution. After years of watching the Brunswick School Department irresponsibly spend tax payer dollars and foolishly embrace the misguided diversity, equity and inclusion framework, I’ve stepped […]
Jersey Mike’s collects over $69,000 for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program announced on April 24 the results of the organization’s partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the company’s 15th Annual Month of Giving. Throughout the month of March, Jersey Mike’s locations in Maine accepted donations for MCHPP. These fundraising efforts culminated in the Day of Giving on March 26, when 100% […]
Midcoast Literacy to host Author-to-Author event with Maine writers
Bestselling Maine novelist Tess Gerritsen and science writer Kathryn Miles will share the stage for a Midcoast Literacy event at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. This fundraiser to support literacy education ill feature Gerritsen (author of “The Spy Coast” and the “Rizzoli & Isles” series) and Miles (author […]