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MCHPP unveils new strategic plan to address rising need | Column
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program’s mission is anchored in dignity, collaboration, excellence, equity and innovation.
Finding dance halls in the hills | Column
A lifetime of trails has kept Sandy Stott reasonably adept at the juggling cadence needed for New England trails and their studding of rocks and root.
Sally Hoople gives the Energizer bunny a run for his money | Column
The 95-year-old Thornton Oaks resident is still going strong.
Kayakers take to serene Runaround Pond | Column
The Durham pond is an easy paddle with myriad flora and fauna.
Celebrating the sounds of summer with the Midcoast chamber | Column
Everything is ramping up, from traffic, to activities, to hopefully cash register rings at our stores and restaurants (or maybe it’s blips from the Square terminal). One of my favorite things to feature annually are our incredible outdoor concerts, and those started this week! Here is a rundown of the outdoor concerts you need to know […]
Plant a seed and read through Patten Free Library summer program
Patten Free Library will kick off its Summer Reading 2026 program with a part from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 2. This event is full of free family fun, including a bounce house, free books and ice cream from Zellie’s. Registration for Summer Reading started this week, but also can also be done during the […]
Treating healthcare as a human right | Column
Greetings from Oasis Free Clinics, where we are working to provide healthcare for ALL members of our community. As we recently acknowledged the holiday Juneteenth, I have been thinking a lot recently about the words of author Robert Jones Jr: “We can disagree and still love each other, unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” American history — and our present — […]
Brunswick commemorates nation’s 250th with symphony, living history
To mark the nation’s 250th birthday, Brunswick, Brunswick Downtown Association, Pejepscot History Center, Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, ArtVan and The Mix are hosting an all-ages event on the Mall near the gazebo on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event kicks off the week leading up to July 4. Bring chairs and a […]
Protecting Mainers in the age of AI healthcare | Column
Over the past several years, I have become particularly concerned about the rapid development of the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Across the country, states are facing the construction of massive data centers, putting strains on local communities and threatening land and water supplies. In addition, AI is increasingly being pushed for everyday use, threatening […]