The 26th annual duck race, and a pasta dinner, assist charitable endeavors.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Catholic Church’s silence on Gaza is unconscionable | Opinion
I’ve been forced to turn away from an institution I trusted to offer spiritual direction.
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18-year-old from Deer Isle drowns in Sedgwick pond
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department said another swimmer at Walker Pond was able to reach shore safely Saturday, but Shawn Clapper was pronounced dead at the scene.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Indefatigable leaders of Indivisible Sagadahoc fighting to save democracy
Most 85-year-old women might spend their time, say, talking about their grandchildren or having lunch with friends or keeping track of medical appointments. Not Jessica Mahnke and Norma Dreyfus. These two dynamic activists now put their energy to work leading efforts in Sagadahoc County and joining other Indivisible groups around Midcoast Maine to save American […]
Posted inTimes Record
Tips for improving your soil using biochar
As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japanese goods, impacting nearly $65M in imports to Maine
The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state’s top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.
Posted inTimes Record
Tips for improving your soil using biochar
As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does tick season in Maine end during the summer? | Fact brief
The blood-sucking arachnids’ activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.
Posted inLetters
Celebrate the subtle actions that keep us from doomsday | Letter
Americans love a close call. It’s in our national DNA. Take Apollo 13’s nearly missed re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere in 1970. We cheer loudest when the odds have been longest; the more sweat wiped from brows, the more invested we become. We love a happy ending, but especially the kind that almost wasn’t. This uniquely […]
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Westbrook Notes: Get the motor running at Westbrook Strong 5K
Westbrook Strong 5K The 12th annual Westbrook Strong 5K race is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Riverbank Park. The 5K memorializes Matthew Rairdon, who was murdered at age 22 in 2013. The race benefits scholarships and other charities. Registration is $30. The race fee for Matt’s Mile/Sprint for children younger than […]