Today, Brunswick is more of a retail and residential community. However, our town was once a bustling hub of enterprise where nearly anything one might need was manufactured. From clothing to clocks, bricks to banks, and mills to manufactories, Brunswick was a busy little town. Today, Brunswick is filled with stores, gas stations, small shops […]
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A winter wonderland for ducks
Winter along the coast is often a quiet season. Ice forms on the bay, slowing down the motion of the water; much of the human activity is absent; and many of the otherwise noisy birds have migrated for the season. On a day like this where there was a skim of ice just forming, I […]
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A hope and a wish for the new year regarding artificial intelligence
A look through recent articles about artificial intelligence reveals a range of reactions to its rapid development. As with new inventions and ideas, some of us gravitate toward them, eagerly exploring their possibilities for making life better; others are uneasy, convinced they are a source of mischief and tragedy. Most are curious, waiting to see […]
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Letter to the editor: Action now on fossil fuels
Action needed now on fossil fuels I was thinking about my grandson who recently turned 1 when I saw the Nov. 17, 2024, Press Herald article about Maine Attorney General Frey suing the fossil fuel industries. This article caused me to feel a bit more optimistic about my grandson’s future. As our nation faces the […]
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Tips for getting nominated to Trump’s leadership team
President-elect Donald Trump is assembling the leadership team for his new administration. As a public service, I’m offering tips for getting nominated to join his cast of amazing leaders. First of all, don’t enter this process for gauzy patriotic reasons like, “I want to serve my country.” Or “I want to protect the Constitution.” Or […]
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The promise of two trails
Janus, the Roman god of doorways and transitions, of looking both back and ahead wonders what beyond increments of added light his month will offer this year. I hope that, for you and for me, it will be foot-rich and trail-limned. In late December, I visited the near future. A quick drive from town brought […]
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Ready for a fresh start? Kick off 2025 trekking through the Midcoast.
A new year welcomes new outdoor adventures. Hikers are invited to shake off holiday celebrations and explore Maine parks with free guided hikes on Wednesday.
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Book arts group displays collection of miniatures at Rockland library
The Midcoast Maine Book Arts group invites the public to visit the Rockland Public Library during the month of January for its Miniature Book Exhibition. The pieces are on display during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There will […]
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Registration for spring Maine Crafts Association workshops opens next week
Registration for a weekend of workshops in May with the Maine Crafts Association opens at noon Thursday, Jan. 9. The event includes three and a half days of studio workshops at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle with instructors, fellow students, craft artists and some fun after-hours programming. Some workshop included in the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A main, a side and a dessert for the wintering season
In my never-ending study of hygge (being content and cozy), I have come upon wonderful recipes of Scandinavian and Icelandic origin. This is my ongoing winter project — it’s helpful to embrace the season and not spend time wishing I were somewhere else. Here we have another quick meal to put together with simple ingredients. […]
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