Modern travel seems inherently unsustainable. For instance, airplane flights constitute a notoriously carbon-intensive activity, and on a trip, it is a struggle to avoid wasteful single-use plastic. Although staying home may be the most eco-friendly approach to traveling, many adaptations can reduce a trip’s carbon footprint. Mainers can avoid a plane flight by sticking to […]
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Maine State Music Theatre actor authors Brunswick-inspired fantasy novel
Broadway and screen actor Mark Aldrich released a fantasy book inspired by Maine ahead of his appearance at Maine State Music Theatre this summer.
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Heavy rains bring exciting whitewater in Western Maine
A major, two-day rainstorm in early May had members of the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society studying river gauges for paddling opportunities. As rivers and streams rose during the second day of steady rain, plans were formulated. Eggman DeCoster announced a mountain stream descent in the North Conway, New Hampshire, area. Another group, organized by […]
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‘Lifelong student,’ Bowdoin College grad to work for State Department
Khalil Kilani, of Portland, will pursue a graduate degree at Columbia University and go on to work at the U.S. Department of State.
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Memorial Day events set for Bath and Freeport
The city of Bath and the town of Freeport will both hold Memorial Day parades to honor and remember the soldiers who have fallen in previous wars.
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U.S. Department of Labor investigating Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick
The department is investigating Flight Deck Brewing for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a spokesperson confirmed.
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Celebrating business success and free Midcoast fun options for summer
In these columns, I spend a great deal of time looking ahead at what is to come. To be sure, I do some of that below because keeping you informed is a key role I play for the community. However, there have been a number of events in May, and despite this being one of […]
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29th annual Paddle for Pine Tree Camp raises funds for Maine nonprofit
The 29th Annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June with one goal in mind: to raise funds for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to experience freedom and independence at Pine Tree Camp. Registration is open now. On June 7, paddlers will reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the […]
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Brunswick Rotarians purchase utility trailer for traveling home repair program
The Brunswick Rotary Club recently purchased a large, covered utility trailer for the Critical Home Repair program sponsored by Habitat for Humanity Seven Rivers. The trailer was purchased through a Rotary District 7780 grant. The trailer will be outfitted with repair supplies and equipment and taken to every home repair project. Brunswick Rotarians and other […]
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Brunswick Scouting troop to host outdoors gear swap
Brunswick Scouting Troop 648 will host a gear swap and sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 31 at 65 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, to benefit the troop’s youth participation in high-adventure activities. Participants can bring outdoors equipment such as skis, kayaks, tents, hike packs, snow shoes, etc., and can rent a table for […]