The annual event was held at Bowdoinham’s skate ramp on Sept. 13.
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What to do in the Midcoast this October
There are plenty of wicked adventures happening in this October that are not to be missed.
Midcoasters collected scraps and made sacrifices during World War II
Just months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, launching the United States into World War II, America began an unprecedented civilian effort to gather and recycle materials that would ultimately ensure victory in Europe and the Pacific. When war production in the United States moved American production “from refrigerators to machine guns,” a […]
Fall leaves: Your gold for next year’s garden treasure
Autumn leaves are rich in carbon, which is essential to successful composting.
Autumnal transition reflected in the water
What we see as water temperature drops in the fall.
Oasis Free Clinics reflects on one year in its new home
As I walk through the halls of our medical and dental clinic each morning, it’s hard to believe that we’ve been in this space for a full year now. What a journey it has been — equal parts challenging and exciting, filled with lessons we never expected to learn and moments of pure joy that […]
A memorable day at the Patriots game
Our good friends Surrey and Hugh Hardcastle picked us up at Thornton Oaks at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. We were off to see the Patriots square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. We’d never been to a professional football game, but we couldn’t miss the chance to connect with […]
Damariscove Island makes for challenging sea kayaking trip
A sea kayak trip to Damariscove Island off the coast of East Boothbay has much to offer. During the 12-mile trip, paddlers pass some of the most spectacular island landscapes on the coast of Maine. And exciting paddling is almost guaranteed navigating through a collection of treacherous ledges on the southern end of the island […]
How to know when to pull the plug on an event
Chamber columnist Cory King talks about the difficult decision to postpone the haunted hayrides amid volunteer shortage.
Freeport-area schools begin planning for new early childhood responsibilities
With thoughtful planning and broad community involvement, we can build an early childhood system that supports families, strengthens our schools and benefits students far beyond their first years.