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Maine crews, Coast Guard searching Kennebec River for missing Augusta man
07/07/2025

Maine crews, Coast Guard searching Kennebec River for missing Augusta man

Robert Stolt jumped from a boat to rescue his dog from the river on Sunday, authorities say, but hasn't been seen since.

Social work at Midcoast Humane illuminates reasons for surrendering pets
07/07/2025

Social work at Midcoast Humane illuminates reasons for surrendering pets

In our last article, Midcoast Humane’s social work intern, Laurel Auth, shared her experiences working alongside our shelter staff, assisting community members who needed our services. For years, having a social worker on-site at the shelter has been a dream of mine, an idea that first took root i...

Indefatigable leaders of Indivisible Sagadahoc fighting to save democracy
07/07/2025

Indefatigable leaders of Indivisible Sagadahoc fighting to save democracy

Most 85-year-old women might spend their time, say, talking about their grandchildren or having lunch with friends or keeping track of medical appointments. Not Jessica Mahnke and Norma Dreyfus. These two dynamic activists now put their energy to work leading efforts in Sagadahoc County and joining....

Tips for improving your soil using biochar
07/07/2025

Tips for improving your soil using biochar

As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homewor...

14 Maine fairs to help you explore the state this summer
07/07/2025

14 Maine fairs to help you explore the state this summer

From now through the end of August, Maine agricultural fairs are happening in small towns and scenic spots across the state, including Acton, Hiram, Harmony, Waterford, Union and Blue Hill.

Cooling your home the natural way is surprisingly effective
07/03/2025

Cooling your home the natural way is surprisingly effective

The June heat dome that affected New England was tough by any measure. Are there ways to mitigate the impact of a heat wave that we could utilize in the coming weeks of July and August? Consider this scenario: it’s 95°F outside. Your air conditioner is humming at full blast, and your electricity ...

Conservationists press for Androscoggin River upgrade: ‘This is not optional’
07/02/2025

Conservationists press for Androscoggin River upgrade: ‘This is not optional’

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay leaders argue that decades of water quality data and state law demand the change.

Maine-based franchise Bay Bowls opens new location in Bath
07/02/2025

Maine-based franchise Bay Bowls opens new location in Bath

A family-owned business expands into the City of Ships, offering superfood fruit bowls and smoothies. The fruit and granola business is looking for new licensing and franchise opportunities in the state.

Brunswick-Topsham connections featured in new exhibitions
07/02/2025

Brunswick-Topsham connections featured in new exhibitions

The Pejepscot Museum's summer exhibitions in Brunswick explore the Androscoggin River and its bridges.

Topsham school performance venue to host political event despite complaints
07/02/2025

Topsham school performance venue to host political event despite complaints

The district responded to complaints about a planned event featuring Rep. Laurel Libby hosted at a school facility.

America’s Declaration of Independence was signed by a son of Brunswick
07/02/2025

America’s Declaration of Independence was signed by a son of Brunswick

Two hundred and forty-nine years ago this week, one of the greatest documents in world history was penned. This “Declaration of Independence” shed the most powerful nation on Earth, created a new nation “conceived in liberty” and became a worldwide model of self determination. And this docum...

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