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Lunar New Year a time of fish-based traditions

by Susan Olcott Intertidal January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

This week, the skies have been unusually dark at night. That’s because there was a new moon. That means that, if it is clear, these evenings are especially good for stargazing. It also means that the tides are particularly large as the sun, moon and Earth align, combining their gravitational powers to impact the height […]

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On good sports, Jan. 6 and America’s shame

by David Treadwell Just a Little Old January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

On Jan. 19, the NFL gave football fans a real treat with two outstanding matchups played in wintry conditions before rabid fans and millions of TV watchers. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, and then the Buffalo Bills outlasted the favored Baltimore Ravens, 27-25. The Ravens-Bills game featured two outstanding quarterbacks: Josh […]

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‘Voices From and For the Land’: Mary in winter — an appreciation

by Sandy Stott Your Land January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

The idea appealed to me instantly. What about offering a winter reading near January’s end from a favorite poet’s work and in celebration of the rising light? Over two added minutes per days! The Cathance River Education Alliance, leader of education programs for the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, sponsors a monthly winter/spring talk series, and the […]

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Learning sustainability from other countries, Part 1

by By Peggy Siegle and Fred Horch Sustainable Practice January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

While the political winds in Washington may shift like weather vanes, citizens around the globe remain steadfast in their concern for our shared planet. Meaningful environmental action doesn’t always require government leadership, as we can learn from New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment. Years ago, they published an inspiring call to action: 21 practical steps […]

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Beginning my service as your state senator

by Denise Tepler Guest column January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Last month, I was sworn into office as the state senator representing Senate District 24, which includes all of Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden in Lincoln County. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I am eager to hit the ground running to ensure your voice is heard in Augusta. For years, […]

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Midcoast school districts brace for possibility of immigration investigations

by Paul Bagnall January 29, 2025January 30, 2025

Public school districts throughout Midcoast and Southern Maine are addressing parents’ concerns over the potential for investigations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border agents at schools.

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Woolwich’s most senior resident is hooked on Klondike bars and misses cutting firewood

by Laura Sitterly January 29, 2025January 30, 2025

Approaching his 98th birthday, Charlie Presby, bearer of the Boston Post Cane, reflects on his life — praising Klondike bars and the power of the Maine community.

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Alna author featured in presentation on Maine’s role in slavery

by The Times Record January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Old Bristol Historical Society is hosting a Zoom presentation on Maine’s role in the history of slavery in the United States at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. In collaboration with Lincoln County Historical Association, the historical society will welcome local author Carol Gardner. She will discuss her forthcoming book, “The Divided North: Black and White […]