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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Intertidal: It’s not a shark, it’s a Mola mola
Its name sounds Hawaiian, but is actually Latin, meaning “millstone” which is an appropriate name for one of the world’s heaviest fish. The Mola mola, or ocean sunfish, can weigh over 4,000 pounds and measure over 10 feet in length. It is a strange disc-shaped fish that has rough grayish skin and an array of […]
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
From the Chamber: Get business relief through Thrive Maine
For those readers of this column who also are subscribers to our chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, this topic should not be a surprise. Rarely do I cross-pollinate with the same information on both platforms, but honestly, these Thrive Maine grants are just that important, and I don’t think enough businesses know about them. There are two […]
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Maine schools got funding boost for outdoor learning projects
Maine Environmental Education Association donated $200,000 in the 2021-2022 school year to 160 public schools in Maine, including Bath Middle School.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science appoints new executive director
The Baxter Academy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Klein-Christie as executive director, effective Sept. 2. Klein-Christie has over 20 years of experience working with local and international nonprofits serving youth and families in education and community services. She is committed to expanding STEM opportunities to reflect the untapped potential […]
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PublishedAugust 24, 2022
Intertidal: Unique vision traits in marine life above and below water
Sometimes it would be nice to have a third eye. Think of all the things you could see with a little more perspective. It would certainly be helpful out on the water when things are always happening in every direction — fish jumping, weather changing, boats coming by. Fishermen often talk about having their head […]
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
From the Chamber: I can’t believe tip credit elimination is back
One of the most powerful moments of my 15 years in chamber life happened in 2017 at the State House when literally hundreds of servers and bartenders testified past midnight for a committee hearing that began that morning to try and save their way of life. That 14-hour hearing was the culmination of an 11-month […]
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
Intertidal: Seagrass stewards protect ocean superheroes
I love thinking of ocean creatures as superheroes — barnacles that have stronger natural cement than anything humans have created for the marine environment, seals that can hold their breath for 40 minutes and … eelgrass? While not exactly a creature, eelgrass definitely qualifies. A dedicated group of scientists, artists, philosophers and thought leaders are […]
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
BoomerTECH Adventures: Tips for choosing the best app for your needs
It’s a staggering number — 8.9 million. There are over 8.9 million apps to choose from; how many will there be a year from now? In our last column, Ed shared some of his “must-have” apps. We all have a few favorites, but what are sound strategies for choosing new ones to download to our […]
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
People Plus receives donation from bank’s charity program
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees donate nearly $12,000 to six nonprofit organizations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Stuff the Bus at Renys to support Set for Success in Bath
Stuff the Bus returns for its fifth year to support Midcoast Youth Center’s Set for Success this Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Renys in Bath. Shop for supplies at Renys and help fill the bus with backpacks, pencils, notebooks, calculators and more. Set for Success will distribute the school supplies to […]
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