The Camden Hills provide some of the finest mountain views in Maine. Selecting my favorite is no easy task. Ocean Lookout on Mount Megunticook is probably the most well-known and remarkably spectacular. The Scenic Trail above Maiden Cliff provides wondrous views of Megunticook Lake. The panoramic vista of western Penobscot Bay seen from the Georges […]
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Looking back on Brunswick’s bustling industrial history
Today, Brunswick is more of a retail and residential community. However, our town was once a bustling hub of enterprise where nearly anything one might need was manufactured. From clothing to clocks, bricks to banks, and mills to manufactories, Brunswick was a busy little town. Today, Brunswick is filled with stores, gas stations, small shops […]
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A winter wonderland for ducks
Winter along the coast is often a quiet season. Ice forms on the bay, slowing down the motion of the water; much of the human activity is absent; and many of the otherwise noisy birds have migrated for the season. On a day like this where there was a skim of ice just forming, I […]
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A hope and a wish for the new year regarding artificial intelligence
A look through recent articles about artificial intelligence reveals a range of reactions to its rapid development. As with new inventions and ideas, some of us gravitate toward them, eagerly exploring their possibilities for making life better; others are uneasy, convinced they are a source of mischief and tragedy. Most are curious, waiting to see […]
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Maintaining the Chamber’s momentum of 2024 into 2025
One of the great joys annually for me is to look back at the end of the year and see that we accomplished as both a chamber and as a region, and 2024 was a big year for us. As we begin to lay out our 2025 plans, it’s important to take a look back […]
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A year of local action in a changing world at Brunswick schools
As another year draws to a close, Maine communities have shown that meaningful change often starts at home. In Brunswick, institutions large and small have taken decisive steps toward a more sustainable future, exemplifying how local initiatives can create ripples of positive impact far beyond municipal borders. Take the Brunswick School Department, which has emerged […]
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The stunning vistas of New Hampshire’s Iron Mountain
Our friend Laurie Wunder is a wealth of information about hiking opportunities in New Hampshire. During a recent paddle trip on Flagstaff Lake, she mentioned that Iron Mountain near Jackson was a relatively easy trek that offered some wonderful views of the area. Since my wife, Nancy, and I were unfamiliar with the peak, we […]
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A peek inside Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life in Brunswick
While living in Brunswick, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a book that helped spark a civil war, bring an end to slavery, and forever change the United States of America. But, her time in Brunswick was also quite memorable. In mid May of 1850 a “shabby and disconsolate” appearing Harriet Beecher Stowe, and three of her […]
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On the magnetic properties of water
Several years ago, when trying to come up with ways to entertain small children on a chilly winter day, I decided to purchase a heavy-duty magnet. A friend of mine had given me the idea to attach it to a line and try dropping it through cracks in the ice along the shore to see […]