I recently had a challenging conversation with a community member that highlighted one of the most persistent issues in animal welfare: the debate on whether cats should be allowed outside, or not. She was very upset that a cat adopted from Midcoast Humane was spending time outside in her neighborhood. A staunch cat person, she […]
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Bath-area Chamber takes a look at the good that came from 2025 | Column
There were plenty of positives shining through the challenges of the past year.
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What solar panels and the ocean teach us about the solstice | Column
I have written about the solstice many times. But, a recent discussion with a friend gave me a new perspective on the changes in the light. Our discussion wasn’t purely centered on the solstice itself, but rather the shift in light through the seasons — the differences in the angle of the sun in the […]
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The preacher who became a Midcoast legend | Column
A Midcoast pastor and children’s author’s name holds sway in Harpswell to this day.
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Maine stood up for reproductive care this year | Column
As the new year approaches and I prepare to head into the Second Session of the 132nd Legislature, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the work we accomplished in 2025. Looking back, I’m particularly proud of the investment we made in family planning services in Maine, which directly supports an essential health care facility […]
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Wildly scenic hiking on Camden’s Maiden Cliff Trail | Column
A hike filled with underrated views and interesting history.
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Preparing for the big change of retirement | Column
What to think about before venturing into the major life change that is retirement.
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Notes in chalk tell the story of Tedford Housing’s move
How a chalkboard hallway at Brunswick’s new shelter is helping people tell their stories.
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Good shines through: Midcoast chamber recaps 2025
The Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce looks back on this year’s successes.
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Hey, America, let’s make nonwhite immigrants welcome again
In the words of poet Emma Lazarus, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free … ”