Lawmakers representing districts with some of the nation’s largest naval shipyards are concerned the recent hiring freezes send mixed messages with the president’s recent commitment to “Make Shipbuilding Great Again.”
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Fairwinds and OystHERS honored with business awards
Last Friday, our chamber hosted the Annual Awards Night 2025 with 115 attendees joining us to celebrate eight incredible business leaders. It was truly a special night with laughter, some holding back of tears and one common thread that community may be more important now then it has ever been. Over the next few weeks, […]
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Freeport residents unite to tackle climate change
On March 12, Freeport residents gathered to discuss the political landscape and climate action at individual, local, state and federal levels.
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Native seeds preserved, protected to counter surging invasives
Calling all home gardeners and eco enthusiasts! Lend a hand this spring: Assist Wabanaki tribes and scientists fighting to save ash trees or partner up with statewide neighbors through local seed banks.
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Restoring our Irish sense of humor
St. Patrick’s Day couldn’t come soon enough this year. Half the country is giddy as the Trump administration undoes our reckless spending and $2 trillion annual deficits, which have resulted in a frightening $37 trillion national debt. But the other half of the country is mortified by Trump’s bull-in-a-China-shop approach to government and foreign policy. […]
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Older spouses
Anybody reading this who’s around my age can probably remember when we were shocked to learn a man had married a woman older than he. When I was a kid and that happened, it was just the dadblamedest most juicy piece of gossip absolutely ever, and I swear I’ve never used “dadblamedest” ever before in […]
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The political corruption of MAGA and woke
It is interesting to study how both “MAGA” and “woke” have, for some, become pejorative labels, often shouted at opponents as “You’re a *&^%# MAGA” or “You’re such a commie woke.” Such vituperative venting and divisive rhetoric would be amusing if either were not expressed with such venom. I say “amusing” because by themselves neither […]
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Tips for talking sustainably
When faced with danger, we know how to warn others. If, for example, a fire breaks out, raising an alarm comes naturally. However, while living more sustainably is often a response to the danger of climate change, talking about it can be complicated. How can we foster productive conversations? An acquaintance of mine, let’s call […]
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Challenging skiing on Hammond Ridge Trails
In recent years, several friends have recommended Nordic skiing on the Hammond Ridge Trails near Baxter State Park. About a three-hour drive from my home in Topsham, arranging a trip to ski the trail system is logistically difficult. A major mid-February storm that dropped 16 inches of snow on the area motivated me to plan […]
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Pet of the Week: Tango the dog is looking for a new dance partner
Tango is a fun-loving, smart, active guy, looking for a forever family or individual to offer him a loving home. Sweet Mr. Tango loves his human time and is very person-oriented. He has learned “sit” and “touch” on cue and LOVES doing positive reinforcement training. He is so smart! He is leash and harness trained […]
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