While we hear more and more about smart appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and washers and dryers with Wi-Fi connectivity and advanced computer systems that can be controlled remotely, monitor usage and even suggest recipes or maintenance schedules, I haven’t paid close attention to some more unique vehicle advancements. At least not until this happened to […]
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Stories from Maine: Brunswick’s red scarf murder
It was late in the evening on Saturday, May 26, 1951, and Shirley Mae Coolen had just left her job at the Bowdoin Hotel restaurant at 115 Maine St., Brunswick. The popular waitress then walked up Maine Street toward Park Row, expecting to meet her ex-husband in front of the Pastime movie theater. It was […]
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From the Chamber: End of summer 10 x 100
Avid readers know I write a 10 x 100 column about seven to 10 times per year. Every four to six weeks I forgo the single topic column and opt rather for 10 updates in 100 words or less on unrelated topics as they are just good tidbits to know, but they aren’t large enough […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Remembering Carolyn on the New Meadows River
Carolyn Welch was an inspiration. An outdoor friend of mine and my wife, Nancy, for about 35 years, she organized and led hundreds of skiing, hiking, whitewater and sea kayaking trips. Carolyn passed away last year at the age of 86. She was still leading trips as late as the year before she died. Carolyn’s […]
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Stories from Maine: A hard-fought effort to move a statue to the Midcoast
By April 1939, the Great Depression was nearly over and the United States was ready to celebrate at the World’s Fair in New York, where every state in the Union would have a place to exhibit. Portland artist Victor Kahill wanted to create a statue for this fair, and his composition of a Maine fisherman […]
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Intertidal: Gurnet Village supports working waterfront
“It’s the town’s science experiment,” says Lili Liu, owner of Gurnet Village, the host site of the town of Brunswick’s new float designed to grow baby quahog (hard shell clams). “That’s how we explain it to our guests,” she adds, referring to the guests that stay at their rental property, which sits right on the […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: To the Goslings and back
Mere Point Boat Launch in Brunswick provides boat access to Mere Point Bay. Nearby Maquoit and Middle Bays are also easily reached from this location. Operated by the Town of Brunswick, the upscale facility offers all-tide deep-water entry and egress. Amenities include two boat ramps, a large dock, lots of parking, two toilets and a […]