Several years ago, I went to a department store to buy a bathing suit. The salesperson asked, “Do you want a Tommy?” I said, “No, I just want a bathing suit.” He explained that he meant a Tommy Hilfiger bathing suit. He had assumed that any dumb cluck would know what a “Tommy” was. Bad […]
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Brunswick girls hockey overcomes illness, beats Yarmouth/Freeport in regional final
The Dragons advance to their first state championship game after winning North regional title.
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Letters to the editor: Props to renewable energy; grieving families deserve better; Canadians cancel U.S. trip
Solar power is worth the benefit Yesterday, my church, First Parish Church in Brunswick, voted to install solar panels on Pilgrim House. I am proud they are investing in clean energy and caring for our planet. I have had solar panels on the roof of my house for 10 years. They have worked perfectly during […]
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Commander of warship named for state’s capitol makes rounds in Maine
The USS Augusta’s commander is on a two-day tour to strengthen the bonds of the ship’s namesake city.
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Surviving under the ice during a Maine winter
This year’s consistent cold temperatures have caused many bays and inlets to freeze over. Looking across expanses of ice, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that there is water underneath it. And in that water, there are still plants and animals that are somehow able to survive the frigid temperatures. This is impressive […]
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Reminiscing about old crushes on Valentine’s Day?
When I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife, I will be totally unapologetic if my mind wanders to my first crush. Here’s the backstory. When I was four or five years old, a neighbor lady gave me a box of old Valentines. My favorite was adorned with a little girl who looked like a bee. […]
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Land trust trail project weighs conservation and accessibility in Bowdoinham
KELT plans to reshape a section of Center Point Preserve so trail users, including those with mobility challenges, can enjoy views of Merrymeeting Bay. It won’t be the first project of its kind, but the new trend has opened up a debate about “nature for all” vs. “nature for nature’s sake.”
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From the Chocolate Church: Bath Lantern Parade conjures magic, community creativity and joyous celebration
On Feb. 22, the Chocolate Church Arts Center and Main Street Bath will put on its Annual Lantern Parade and Free Concert. After a fun day of Winterfest Activities, residents and visitors of the Bath Community will gather at 6 p.m. at the parking lot of Five County Federal Credit Union, 765 Washington St., for […]
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Rivers Arts accepting submissions to love-themed exhibition
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists’ exploration and interpretation of love in its many forms. “Love” will run from Feb. 25 through April 5; deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Diana […]
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Take a trip to Wonderland in new exhibition at Rockland library
Throughout February, Montville artist Colette Shumate-Smith presents “Alice’s UnBirthday,” a collection of “Alice in Wonderland” memorabilia and artwork in the display cases at the Rockland Public Library. “Alice’s tenacity and curiosity gets her in and out of many situations,” Shumate-Smith said in a prepared release from the library. “She is evolving and changing to fit […]
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