Three students from Freeport High School were the top winners of the New England Donor Services Donate Life High School Poster Contest and were honored at the Maine State House during the last week of May.
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Brunswick library expanding access to outdoor gear
The Curtis Memorial Library now offers gear passes through Maine GearShare, allowing library card holders to access outdoor equipment for free.
East Brunswick recreation-area plans win council approval
The plan suggests several projects, including trails, parking lots, a playground and a swimming area at a 231-acre property in East Brunswick.
Member will resign from Freeport-area school board after end of school year
RSU 5 board member Cheyenne Farrell resigned before serving out her 2026 term, saying she could no longer serve in a way that aligns with the level of engagement and energy the role deserves.
Dog photography the focus of new Brunswick studio
Soul Dog Studio on Range Road will start taking dog clients and their humans this summer.
Weatherspoon wows the Bowdoin commencement crowd
The weather for the Bowdoin Commencement on May 24 quickly shifted from gray and misty to a downpour just as the first diplomas were being distributed. Looking back years from now, people will remember Weatherspoon (they/them), the senior who delivered a powerful commencement speech, just as much as the rain. I first encountered Weatherspoon’s talent […]
Unexpected adventures were had on the South Branch of the Dead River
When my friend, Brent Elwell, invited me to kayak the lower section of South Branch of the Dead River near Stratton in mid-May, I readily accepted. Although we had both paddled the challenging upper South Branch several times, neither of us had experienced the lower. Based on a conversation he had with a lower South […]
From the Chocolate Church: ‘Hildegarde Reanimated’ brings medieval mysticism to life
But first, get in some yoga with ‘Bach Bends.’
Maine’s sand dollars and South Africa’s pansy shells are both treasures of the beach
There’s a reason for scientific names. But it’s also fun to learn the names of plants and animals specific to certain places. They often refer to local places, traditions or stories. Recently, a friend visited from South Africa and saw the Mother’s Day card that one of my daughters made for me that features a […]
Cooking at the Cove: A summer rhubarb recipe to add to your rotation
Plus, a make-ahead macaroni salad.