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The Universal Notebook: Living among the dead

by Edgar Allen Beem January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

When my high school buddies Roland and Earl and I go out to lunch each week, we keep a photograph of our late, great friend Christopher clipped to the passenger side visor. Chris may be gone, but he is with us always. We even pretend that he didn’t die, feigning indignation that he hasn’t been […]

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Here’s Something: Journalists should follow Lehrer’s ‘Nine Rules’

by John Balentine January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

If there’s one thing liberals and conservatives can agree on, it’s the need for unbiased, independent and fact-based journalism. We may feel more comfortable consuming news, analysis and opinion that fits our political worldview, but that’s not what we need. To know the truth, we require both sides of the story. Unfortunately, as we all […]

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State Rep. Tucker announces reelection campaign

by The Times Record January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

State Rep. Ralph Tucker has said he has filed nomination papers seeking a 4th two-year term in the Maine House of Representatives, representing House District 50, Brunswick. Tucker has also collected enough $5 donations for the clean election fund to qualify as a Clean Election candidate, according to a news release. Tucker has served as […]

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Kate Furbish mascot decision stirs controversy after school board overrides students

by Hannah LaClaire January 27, 2020

Coffin Elementary School students voted Dec. 20 to decide between the dragonfly, the bumblebee and the chickadee. Students selected the chickadee. The school board later selected the dragonfly instead. The school board will revisit the issue Thursday.

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Arts Calendar: Jan. 29-Feb. 8

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Dustbowl Revival album release Exhibits/Galleries Faculty Triennial Exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland. On view to March 1. Free, meca.edu. “Perfection,” Able Baker Contemporary, 29 Forest Ave., Portland. Poses questions about what constitutes “perfection,” to March 2, ablebakercontemporary.com. The Tolerance Project, a message of social acceptance, Maine College of […]

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Standoff at Brunswick Landing housing ends with suspect’s arrest

by Darcie Moore January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Police say a domestic disturbance sparked a standoff early this morning at 744 Neptune Dr. Police took a suspect into custody shortly before 8:30 a.m.

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Brunswick councilor Kathy Wilson announces bid for House District 49

by Hannah LaClaire January 26, 2020

The seat has been filled by Rep. Mattie Daughtry for the past eight years, but Daughtry announced earlier this month that she plans to run for the Maine Senate District 24 seat currently held by Everett “Brownie” Carson, who is retiring.