I think I’ve finally gotten over my holiday baking mode and am back to reality. Sort of. For the next several weeks, I plan to pepper my column (and my own life) with more healthy choices including vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Don’t worry though, I won’t completely leave out more decadent offerings. I’m just […]
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Sande’s Picks: Cheers! Freeport beer wins Good Food Award
A Freeport brewery has earned accolades from San Francisco-based Good Food Foundation, which on Jan. 14 announced 244 national winners recognized for sustainability and social responsibility practices as well as exceptional taste. In the beer category, Maine Beer Company won for its Wolfe’s Neck IPA. According to the MBC website, the flavor profile is “aromas […]
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Town History Series returns remotely for 18th installment
Patten Free Library will stream five presentations on local history starting Saturday, Jan. 22.
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Mid Coast Hospital’s leadership proud of performance during difficult 2021
After fully unifying with MaineHealth, Mid Coast Hospital spent 2021 updating their internal processes and medical records system while battling a global pandemic.
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Local groups and county officials scramble to provide warm shelter
For some Mainers, sub-zero temperatures might mean letting your engine warm up for a few minutes or tossing an extra log on the fire. But for those without access to reliable heating or a refuge from the elements, the cold can be life-threatening. When winter temperatures reach extreme lows, as they did last week, networks […]
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After buying long-desired land for conservation, Brunswick plans next steps
On Jan. 1, Brunswick took ownership of a “spectacular” piece of land it had sought for decades. Now, town officials envision a future for the historic property.
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Brunswick calls on consultant to provide backup on Comprehensive Plan
Brunswick Town Council approved a $50,000 budget for a consultant to aid in updating the town’s Comprehensive Plan, which was due in 2020.
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Volunteer shortage leaves kids waiting for mentors in Bath and Brunswick
Two dozen local children are waiting to be matched with adult mentors, partly because of a pandemic-driven shortage of volunteers, according to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brunswick/Bath.
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Midcoast dancers bring popular fantasy series to the stage
This weekend, the Resurgence Dance Company will perform its contemporary ballet adaptation of “A Court of Mist and Fury,” the second book of a popular series by Sarah J. Maas.
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Bowdoin hopes conservative start to semester will curb COVID
Bowdoin College has announced changes to its pandemic policies for the upcoming spring semester, including a booster mandate and a temporary shift to remote learning.