Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, X (formally Twitter), and TikTok have made front-page news recently, though the front page may mean “trending” on social media. Certainly, politics, personal relationships and societal attitudes have all been affected by social media over the past 20 years. Do we even remember how each got started? Also, are these platforms […]
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Overcoming Groundhog Day homelessness
“I wish more people understood how quickly you can find yourself without a home. It’s not always a slow decline — sometimes, it happens in an instant. One day, I had a job and a place to live, and the next, it was all gone.” For Nathan, it only took a couple of weeks for […]
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Trump’s swift changes challenge Congress, allies
President Trump is the new captain of what Longfellow called the Ship of State. He tries to turn the federal government around completely – and quickly. Capt. Trump’s moves to reverse course are both bold and dangerous, creating tests that the captain of any huge vessel might encounter by acting abruptly to completely change direction. […]
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Bath teacher receives ‘Oscars of teaching’ award
A Bath Middle School seventh-grade science teacher received the prestigious Milken Educator Award in front of a crowd of cheering students at a surprise ceremony Wednesday morning.
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High levels of toxic chemicals found in Brunswick airport hangar sewers
Citizen PFAS monitoring revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals in the sewer outfall of Hangar 6 in Brunswick, though a company hired to assess risk at the hangar said there is no leak of the toxic firefighting foams on the premises.
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Meetinghouse Arts’ second floral-themed show opens Friday
Meetinghouse Arts Gallery & Stage presents “Art and Blooms,” its second annual pop-up floral-themed show, featuring acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, photography, glasswork, vases, and Valentine-themed cards. Beautifully curated and arranged florals by artists and designers will be available for purchase. The show is open Feb. 7-9 and 13-15. A public reception is from 5-7 […]
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Dueling Pianos duo to take the stage at Lewiston’s Franco Center
Dueling Pianos duo Jim Tyrrell and Amy Thomason will lead an interactive music performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Tyrrell and Thomason will play songs from a variety of genres simultaneously on two pianos while taking requests from the audience. The piano players act as “ring masters” responsible […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Staying in and snuggling down
Here’s something really special for you to enjoy after a day on the slopes, a wintry hike or simply shoveling off the deck and driveway: a pan of potatoes, onions, bacon and cream layered under creamy, salty, nutty raclette cheese. How does that sound? This baked concoction is one of the best things I’ve eaten […]
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Captains to tell tales of the high seas at Damariscotta theater
Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater, in partnership with The Carpenter’s Boat Shop, presents an evening with renowned sailors and educators Capt. Rick Miller and Capt. Elliot Rappaport at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Join the captains for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment of the high seas live from the Lincoln Theater stage. Miller recently retired […]
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Brunswick officials voice support for better fish passage on the Androscoggin River
As conversation around fish passage at the dam grows this year, Brunswick Town Council took a stance in support of pursing a new fish ladder on one of Maine’s largest rivers.
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