The Falcons return 17 varsity players from last year’s Class B runner-up squad.
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Town of Brunswick to host spring Coastal Cleanup for Earth Day
The Town of Brunswick has partnered up with Mere Point Oyster Co., Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and others for the fourth annual Coastal Cleanup event on Saturday, April 5. Cleanup will be from 10 a.m. to noon alongside Paul’s Marina, Merrymeeting Shellfish Co., Smith’s Boatyard and Flight Deck Brewing in celebration of Earth Day. All ages […]
Faith lost in U.S. Congress
When Donald Trump gained power, he began signing sundry, legally dubious executive orders that challenge the foundational principles of American democracy. Congress is responsible for passing laws, the judiciary is an independent arbiter of their legality and a president’s duty is to either enforce or reject legislation. Under Trump’s administration, these checks and balances are […]
Returning to Anna Maria Island after the hurricanes
To go or not to go? That was the question after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated Anna Maria Island, Florida, last fall. Tina and I have treasured our short stays on this beautiful stretch of land for the past 10 years, but we knew it wouldn’t be the same, even if it was possible to […]
Maine Coast Heritage Trust raises funds to boost climate awareness
The nonprofit Maine Coast Heritage Trust spreads awareness of its efforts to conserve land in the face of climate change with the second annual fundraiser held at Maine Beer Company.
Lisbon’s leaders need help as town keeps its eyes on the path
My hometown of Lisbon is, like many towns in Maine, amid its FY26 budget process. Since (now more than ever) we don’t know what the next four weeks are going to bring, it’s hard to make accurate projections regarding the future. Yet, we’ve constructed a process (albeit one I disagree with) and we must make […]
Stopping for turtles in the road
Spring. Evening. Approaching town in a hurry by car, I lean into the curve that emerges from the woods just before crossing a culvert that spans a tiny stream. Thirty yards ahead a woman with one arm extended scurries across the road. I tap the brakes, slow down to look as she reaches the road’s […]
Thinking sustainably in the garden
As daytime temperatures rise, many of us are thinking ahead to springtime work in our yards and gardens. Considering some basic issues beforehand will pay off when the action begins. One hot topic nowadays is rewilding, a form of sustainability that seeks to restore natural processes by reducing human influence on the land. Rewilding can […]
Historian to tell the story of ‘The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere’ at Maine Maritime Museum
On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere set off on horseback toward Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, with the warning that the British were coming. Nearly 250 years later, a former director of the Concord Museum will tell the story of this ride and the beginning of the American Revolution at the Maine Maritime […]
Richmond school basketball team benefits from $4,000 Downeast Dunker donation
Richmond Middle High School recently received cash and in-kind contributions totaling $4,105 from the Downeast Credit Union & Insurance Downeast Dunker program to help purchase new warm up uniforms, supplies for concessions and other school and booster needs. The Richmond school was one of five participating schools that benefitted from the credit union’s fundraising effort […]
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