Every so often, I find it important to recognize one of Brunswick’s great treasures: People Plus – the center that builds community. I have been a member for seven years, and they have been the best seven years. Nowhere nearby, to my knowledge, can one find better service, people and opportunities for your dollar. The […]

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., recently made a strong case for adopting a carbon fee. He argued that “when necessity demands, politics adapts,” explaining that we are on a course to destroy humanity on this planet unless a carbon fee is adopted. Sen. Whitehouse explains 2025 will be a big year for tax policy because the […]

As a veteran, I cannot fathom how readily people can access weapons that are designed for efficient slaughter. Rebecca Wells Brunswick

I hope the commission trying to come up with ways to stop mass murders, like the one in Lewiston, will examine what New Zealand did after similar bloodshed there. Within 11 days, legislators outlawed assault weapons. Their murder rate plummeted and has stayed there. Harley Marshall Portland

The March 30 article, “Hundreds rally in Portland, calling for immediate and permanent cease-fire in Gaza,” captured the intention of the rally, as well as the energy of those committed to showing up. The rally/march was organized by the Maine Coalition for Palestine and was a beautiful testament to the dedication of those who stand […]

I’m writing to express my excitement at seeing Rep. Chellie Pingree’s 97% score on the National Environmental Scorecard. This scorecard is published every year by the League of Conservation Voters, and it provides valuable information about the voting records of members of Congress on important environmental legislation. Knowing where our senators and representatives stand is […]

When I read the paper and see an exceptional photo, the name Brianna Soukup always comes to mind and yes, indeed, it is hers. Her photos are so true to the moment. An example that comes to my mind right away is in the March 29 paper, where a young boy is gleefully experiencing snow […]

The editorial in the March 24 Maine Sunday Telegram, “Maine finally turns a corner on public defense,” was factually flawed and misleading. Such uninformed and contrived proselytizing is a disservice to journalism. Much worse, it reinforces Maine’s continuing violation of the constitutional rights of the presumably innocent, indigent accused, who continue to languish in our […]