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 […]

Spirit of Life: Seeding our future with intention

The time for planting seeds is fast approaching. Just last night, a good friend gave me a selection of carefully curated seeds. A few seeds of several varieties of tomatoes, cukes, peppers and squash were lovingly placed into bright, multi-colored envelopes and labeled with a quality of penmanship I can’t help but envy. The seeds […]

Midcoast churches offer Easter Holy Week services

Midcoast churches have begun scheduling services for Holy Week. Listings include Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday (March 28-31). For those unlisted, contact your local congregation. Bath • Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave.: 6:30 p.m. services on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and 11:15 a.m. service on Easter Sunday. […]

Intertidal: Brunswick seeks more public input on Climate Action Plan

While this week’s column is not about the official start to spring, I have to mention it nonetheless, as it means an emerging out of winter, which often draws more people to the coast as the weather warms. Typically, the March date seems completely irrelevant as there is snow on the ground, ice coating previously […]

BoomerTECH Adventures: The solar eclipse of 2024 and your cellphone

Are you ready for the astronomical event of the year? The solar eclipse of 2024 will take place in Maine on April 8 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. We at BoomerTECH Adventures are excited and preparing to view it as well. If you’d like to capture the moon’s journey across the face of the […]

Fourth annual Poetry Walk by Patten Free Library kicks off in April

Now in its fourth year, the Patten Free Library’s Poetry Walk will begin in April in Library Park. What began as a social distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. “Each year, we install about 20 poems on yard sign style signs,” Hannah Lackoff, […]