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We must cultivate trust as Maine’s fishing industry is faced with uncertainty

Fishing contributes greatly to Maine’s economy and is crucial to supporting coastal communities. When NOAA announced that it was terminating a $4.5 million Maine Sea Grant program, concerns were raised about how the discontinuation of Maine Sea Grant’s science and outreach would affect the state’s marine economy. Although the funding was restored just this past […]

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Drones and other tech engage students in learning at Brunswick schools

Technology may be the domain of the young, but it’s one of our favorite teaching tools at the Brunswick School Department — and students love it. Michelle Russo, Brunswick Junior High School’s technology integrator, and Andrew Kosak, a sixth-grade social studies teacher, introduced four drones to BJH last year for our geography classes. Drones “add […]

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How to make your Mother’s Day travel efficient

Are you planning to celebrate Mom this weekend by traveling to see her? Whether she’s near or far, you can also celebrate your commitment to sustainable travel on this special day. When we prepare to visit loved ones, here’s a simple way to protect our planet while making our journeys safer and cheaper: proper tire […]

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When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick

In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]

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Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Midcoast

Midcoast Literacy, a nonprofit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this spring. One session is for volunteers who want to work with kids and one for volunteer English language tutors for adults. Midcoast Literacy serves individuals in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and northern Cumberland […]