These have been big nights lately. That’s not just because we’ve been in the first quarter of the moon and it has been particularly dark, but because it is the time of year to see one of the tell-tale signs of spring: salamanders coming out of their hiding spots to seek out small pools where […]
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Freeport-area school budget priorities serve students and taxpayers
The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The Board of Directors’ proposed operating budget for FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
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Bank’s donation boosts Midcoast conservation efforts
Norway Savings donated $5,000 to support climate action and conservation in Maine.
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‘Hands Off!’ protesters gather in Brunswick
Brunswick is one of many municipalities and cities across Maine and the country that witnessed the “Hands Off!” rallies in reaction to the current president of the United States’ actions.
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Canada’s Lonesome Ace Stringband to play Boothbay Harbor Opera House
The Lonesome Ace Stringband arrives in the Midcoast on Friday to perform at the historical Boothbay Harbor Opera House. The band brings grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a hybrid of original material. The trio’s sound is anchored in the fiddle and clawhammer banjo of John Showman […]
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Conservation group looking for volunteers for horseshoe crab count
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is seeking volunteers for a long-standing community science program that collects data on horseshoe crab populations in the Damariscotta River estuary. Horseshoe crabs will soon be arriving at the shores of estuary to lay their eggs. A volunteer training session will be from 3-5 p.m. next Friday, April 18, in the […]
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Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse seeks volunteers for summer
Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse has an opportunity for anyone interested in history and who enjoys meeting people from all over the world. The group is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to educating and engaging visitors about the rich history of the lighthouse and its Maine coastal surroundings. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol dates […]
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Learn about pollinators with Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
Bath-based Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a free Zoom lecture on Maine’s insect pollinators at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17. KELT will welcome back Dr. Ron Butler, one of the leading experts on Maine’s pollinators. This presentation will be an overview of Maine’s insect pollinators, including bees, wasps, flies, beetles, moths, butterflies and other […]
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Sustainable Brunswick covers water quality and local ecosystems in free lecture
Sustainable Brunswick’s will present its April lecture from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Curtis Memorial Library’s Morrell Meeting Room The free lecture will focus on “Factors Impacting Water Quality and Local Ecosystems.” As civilizations grow, buildings and pavement have replaced meadows and forests. If humans change landscapes without protecting the natural flow of water […]
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U.S. Air Force Academy Band to present free concert in Topsham
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present a free concert, “The Spirit of America,” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Orion Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature patriotic favorites and highlight the contributions of service Members, as well as favorites in the genres of jazz, pop, classical, country and more. Two […]