To be alive today is to know that so much in our world is broken and in need of repair. Climate change, gun violence, a global pandemic, poverty, war and countless other realities are demanding our attention here at home and around the world. The latest news from the entire region of Israel and Gaza […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Take charge of your email
Our email accounts can quickly become overwhelming. Suddenly, it seems, there are 100-plus daily messages to sort through. Answer, delete or ignore? Messages can get lost and important information overlooked. Scamming through email has become so sophisticated that it can trick even a digital-savvy person. Also, digital junk mail has become as bothersome as all […]
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Intertidal: The perfection of floating
Last week, I wrote about seeds — the many varieties of those on land and also those that are found near the water or even underneath it. I also wrote about the many ways that seeds travel: by gripping onto clothing or flying through the air, or by floating. As I previously described, seeds can […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A unique celebration of Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Early each September, the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation sponsor Maine Open Lighthouse Day. The event provides an opportunity for the public to visit and explore many historic lighthouses and attracts more than 15,000 visitors each year. This year, the event was held on Sept. 9. […]
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Intertidal: Autumn is a season of seed release
‘Tis the season of seeds. After walking recently with a friend through a field of wildflowers that had passed their bloom, I spent the afternoon picking out little burred seeds that had clung on to my pants. Each little speckle, upon closer inspection, was ringed with a series of tiny, little hooked barbs, perfectly designed […]
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The Recycle Bin: A look at energy efficiency in personal transportation
Americans use twice the energy per capita to achieve our lifestyles compared to Europeans or Chinese people with the same high-consuming lifestyles. How can we adapt and reduce fossil fuel use in transportation? Significantly changing our behavior is essential to helping create a livable future for our children and other living beings. This column will […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Hiking the scenic mountains of Donnell Pond Public Lands
For me, Labor Day marks the beginning of a change in my outdoor activities. Paddle sports are winding down and fall mountain hiking is gearing up. Not one to quickly surrender the joys of kayaking, for many years, I’ve eased into the transition by planning what I call surf-and-turf outings. These adventures are loosely described […]
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The Neighborhood church invites public to learn about garden project
The Neighborhood United Church of Christ in Bath is hosting a gathering on Oct. 14 to discuss the new garden project, historical information of the site and more.
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Your Land: Connection to the climate
The other day, in response to filling out Brunswick’s climate survey, with its large questions and implicit hopes for the future, I found myself thinking back to my teaching life. As I considered again the routine of that life, I was wondering (again) about the thousand little decisions that occurred in every class. What had […]