Bowdoin-based medical manufacturing company launches new neurosurgery tool

Bowdoin-based FHC, Inc. this week launched its new neurosurgery product, STarFix Designer, a software tool designed to transform pre-operative planning for STarFix procedures. STarFix — or surgical targeting fixtures — procedures are those that involve placing one or more devices or instruments within the brain, such as deep brain stimulation and laser ablation, according to […]

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to host annual meeting at Maine Maritime Museum

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites community members to attend its Annual Meeting and Membership Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. To begin the evening, KELT will invite guests to enjoy refreshments and camaraderie with a view of the Kennebec River in the Maritime Museum’s Long […]

Photo: Hepler honors Woolwich legislative scholarship winner

View the solar eclipse with help from Curtis Memorial Library

Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick will stream the eclipse on a TV in the atrium from 2:15-4:45 p.m. Monday, April 8. Anyone in Brunswick or Harpswell will be able to see the eclipse, with the maximum eclipse at 3:31 p.m. Viewers in this area will see about 97% of totality, according to the library. It […]

Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Traversing the renowned Traveler Loop

On the second day of our recent winter expedition into Baxter State Park, six of us awoke early in the bunkhouse at South Branch Pond Campground. The goal for the day was an attempt to climb North Traveler Mountain. If conditions and time permitted, some intended to complete the famed Traveler Loop. Coping with an […]

Intertidal: Smoked or salted, preserving fish a tasty way to extend shelf life

Because I was away over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, my family celebrated the holiday this past weekend. Fortunately, we got through our boiled dinner before the power went out — not the dishes, sadly. While the traditional dinner includes corned beef, potatoes and cabbage, I had to include some seafood. Salmon is a popular […]

From the Chamber: Gleason exemplifies Volunteer of the Year

In our continuing series of the 2024 Annual Awards Night winners, we have come to Evan Gleason. The Volunteer of the Year is always one of the most difficult awards, as annually we have dozens of nominations, however, below you will see why Evan is a shining example of what a good volunteer is. Before […]

Bath Housing introduces new director of real estate development

Bath Housing recently announced the hiring of Seth Parker as its new director of real estate development. This addition allows Bath Housing to expand efforts to create viable housing solutions for the greater Bath community, according to a prepared release. Parker will take the lead in both enhancing the sustainability and resilience of Bath Housing’s […]

Photo: Midcoast legislators welcome Brunswick girls’ basketball team fresh off championship victory

Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Entering Baxter State Park in winter

Perhaps the best-kept winter mountaineering secret in Baxter State Park is South Branch Pond. Most skiers, ice climbers and mountaineers focus on Chimney Pond with their sights set squarely on Mount Katahdin. Many peak baggers trek into the hut at Nesowadnehunk Field to access the four high mountains located in the northwestern sector of the […]