It is interesting to study how both “MAGA” and “woke” have, for some, become pejorative labels, often shouted at opponents as “You’re a *&^%# MAGA” or “You’re such a commie woke.” Such vituperative venting and divisive rhetoric would be amusing if either were not expressed with such venom. I say “amusing” because by themselves neither […]
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Tips for talking sustainably
When faced with danger, we know how to warn others. If, for example, a fire breaks out, raising an alarm comes naturally. However, while living more sustainably is often a response to the danger of climate change, talking about it can be complicated. How can we foster productive conversations? An acquaintance of mine, let’s call […]
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Challenging skiing on Hammond Ridge Trails
In recent years, several friends have recommended Nordic skiing on the Hammond Ridge Trails near Baxter State Park. About a three-hour drive from my home in Topsham, arranging a trip to ski the trail system is logistically difficult. A major mid-February storm that dropped 16 inches of snow on the area motivated me to plan […]
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Pet of the Week: Tango the dog is looking for a new dance partner
Tango is a fun-loving, smart, active guy, looking for a forever family or individual to offer him a loving home. Sweet Mr. Tango loves his human time and is very person-oriented. He has learned “sit” and “touch” on cue and LOVES doing positive reinforcement training. He is so smart! He is leash and harness trained […]
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Democrats accept Trump’s ‘losers’ label
Donald Trump likes to acclaim winners (often himself) and scorn losers. If you are a “loser,” he holds you in contempt. After last November’s elections, the Democrats were losers. They saw control of the federal government go to President Trump, the Trump Republican Party in Congress and a Supreme Court majority openly sympathetic to him. […]
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Charges dismissed against final Bath Iron Works protester
The charges for the pro-Palestine protester have been dismissed after he agreed to donate to a charity of his choice.
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Diving into Maine’s eelgrass restoration push
Lucy Dutton spoke with The Times Record about her winter germination studies at the Coastal Studies Center. Her research sets the stage for future seagrass restoration in Casco Bay.
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‘Out of the kitchens and into the shipyards’
In late 1941, “the exigencies” of a global crisis allowed Maine women to escape a world of domestic servitude by stepping out of the kitchens and into the shipyards. Their historic efforts during World War II culminated in the defeat of fascist and imperial thugs, freed an imperiled world, and changed America forever. On Dec. […]
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Bath nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities welcomes new CEO
This month, Bath-based Pine Tree Society will welcome Kate McElligott as its new leader when longtime President and CEO Noel Sullivan retires after 12 years of service. As president and CEO, McElligott will lead the organization into its 90th year serving Maine people with disabilities. She was drawn to Pine Tree Society because it provides […]
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Trout Unlimited project manager to lead discussion at March meeting
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host Lauren Pickford, TU Maine project manager, to discuss TU’s priority waters as well as ongoing and future projects around the state at its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 18, at Sea Dog Brewing in Topsham. Pickford holds degrees from the University of Maine and Unity College and […]
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