There’s something about the limited availability of something that makes it more precious. Spring is full of those moments in the brief bloom of a daffodil or the quickly disappearing vernal pools. We wait for those moments and then enjoy them for as long as we can. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to forage […]
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Fifth inning lifts Mt. Ararat baseball over Brunswick
The Eagles claim the Battle of the Bridge to take over first place in Class A North.
From the Chocolate Church: Maine’s finest singer-songwriters take the stage
Bath arts center will feature Denny Breau, Carol Wise and Bruce Marshall on Saturday, May 17.
Letters to the editor: More leaders like Mills; age is just a number; school board candidate; Earth Day disappointment; the right to health care; new Wiscasset committee
Americans need more leaders like Mills If we had more Americans like Gov. Janet Mills who clearly speaks truth to power, our current President Trump might not last long. It is inspiring to watch her stand her ground and protect Maine laws. Whether she agrees with the law or not, she knows it is her […]
EPA announces rollback of limits on forever chemicals in drinking water
The agency rolled back limits for three types of forever chemicals but will keep standards in place for the two most common PFAS, known as PFOA and PFOS.
‘Now I’ve got kind people in my corner’: Coming back from loss and homelessness
Before people lose their homes, they often lose something else first — someone they love, the job that paid the bills or the stable health that helped them manage it all. Robert’s journey with Tedford didn’t begin with eviction or homelessness; it began with loss. Over the past five years, Robert has lost four important […]
Maine State Music Theatre primed for another stellar season
Get your tickets. Open your heart. Set your worries aside. Prepare to enjoy another amazing slate of offerings presented by Maine State Music Theatre, the local cultural gem dedicated to, as the MSMT Singers proclaim, “bringing Broadway to Brunswick.” I recently sat down with Curt Dale Clark, artistic director of MSMT, to get his take […]
The case for accessible child care in Maine
As I think about the future of Maine, one thing is clear: The well-being of our children — and the families who raise them — is at the heart of our success. While I’m not yet a parent, I often think about the daunting question: How would we, as a family, afford child care? For […]
This Bath-built ship refused to launch — until John Wayne gave it a push
In September 1976, a crowd of thousands gathered as a dramatic scene took center stage when one of the newest warships of the United States Navy defied launching — that is, until a true American legend stepped up. It was America’s bicentennial year and the USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) was the first in a […]
Brunswick goes retro with new gaming and record spot
Slam Tilt Records and Games will hold its grand opening party on Maine Street Saturday afternoon.