The Dead River near West Forks always offers a thrilling whitewater adventure. When relatively inexperienced paddlers take on the turbulent river navigating old-style boats, added excitement is guaranteed. That’s precisely what the Dead River Throwback Cruise recently delivered. A celebration of old-time boats and gear, the Throwback Cruise has become an annual tradition for my […]
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Let the chamber of commerce be your guide to Midcoast businesses and activities
This title is probably too cute by half, but I want to focus on one of the most overlooked services our chamber provides, and that is our guidebook. We don’t mention it much locally because it’s designed for tourists and relocators, but the guide plays a big role for those tourists and relocators. What’s more, […]
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The Maine military man who documented the lives of Indigenous tribes
Brunswick has known many notable military names in its illustrious history. Men like Joshua Chamberlain, Oliver Otis Howard and Thomas Hyde round out the top three. But one legendary military officer is less known for storied military exploits and more so for his extensive contribution to the world of art and to the pictorial history […]
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Maine’s marine connections to Iceland range from cargo ships to puffins
I’m reading a memoir of a woman who ended up moving to Iceland after filming a documentary there in which she describes the arrival of her long-awaited things arriving in Eimskip shipping containers. There is much more to say about the book, “Raven’s Nest” by Sarah Thomas, but what struck me was the connection between […]
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Representatives work to keep Brunswick park hospitable for butterflies
June 16, noonish on a beautiful, late-spring day, and a handful of citizens — Will and Nason, two staffers from Parks and Rec, two Conservation Commission members, Brunswick’s environmental planner and a dozen volunteers from Stantec’s Topsham office — gathered to receive instruction and size up the afternoon’s opposition. Behind Environmental Planner Ashley Charleson and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Try out this summer salmon supper
What’s tangy and sweet and goes with everything that says summer, such as grilled meat and fish, light vegetarian dishes, and tacos? A scoop of red cabbage slaw also adds crunchy texture to a green salad or a big fat sandwich. Not only is this slaw a breeze to make, but it also can be […]
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Trues Pond in Liberty an entertaining paddling excursion
In late May, while kayaking on Stevens Pond in Liberty, I met two kayakers who highly recommended a similar trip on nearby Trues Pond, also in Liberty. I was only vaguely aware of Trues Pond and had never considered it a paddling destination. Always on the lookout for a new paddling opportunity, their glowing report […]
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Social work at Midcoast Humane illuminates reasons for surrendering pets
In our last article, Midcoast Humane’s social work intern, Laurel Auth, shared her experiences working alongside our shelter staff, assisting community members who needed our services. For years, having a social worker on-site at the shelter has been a dream of mine, an idea that first took root in the misty past of the 2010s. […]
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Tips for improving your soil using biochar
As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]
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Tips for improving your soil using biochar
As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]