Funding our elections Maine consistently stands out for its high voter turnout in every election, boasting the best-run elections in the country. However, meeting this civic demand necessitates adequate resources. Each polling station must be equipped with dependable internet access, compatible computers, up-to-date voting machines, and trained personnel to manage operations. These investments are particularly […]

Brunswick leads Maine in clam production 4 years in a row Brunswick has secured its position as the leading clam producer for four consecutive years, but the future of its harvests hangs in the balance. The exceptionally warm seawater temperatures recorded in 2022 and 2023 are poised to disrupt the local shellfish populations, a recurring […]

They’re invisible Seeing teens in our community who are homeless is almost impossible. They are masters at hiding and keeping secrets. Do you ever wonder where they go at night during these frigid months? They look for unlocked or abandoned cars. They find abandoned buildings or houses. They know which garages and basement doors can […]

Equal representation in Harpswell Equal representation is one of the basic tenets of our constitution. Every 10 years, based on the latest Census data, states divide their population into electoral districts of roughly the same size to ensure that the votes of each community carry roughly the same weight. Harpswell has its own natural geographical […]

Republican options For many long time Republicans, this upcoming presidential election seems like a political “Sophie’s Choice” where we cannot in good conscience choose either candidate. If you are happy with the candidates both political parties have coronated, then this letter is not for you. But if you are interested in a third option, there […]

No need for Brunswick police armored vehicle I’m writing to express my strong objection to the proposed $380,000 purchase of a new armored vehicle for the Brunswick Police Department. I think it is an unnecessary expense for our small town and that the money would be better invested for improving other aspects of our community.As […]

Kudos to Mid Coast Hospital’s emergency dept.   I would like to recognize the outstanding service provided by the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mid Coast Hospital emergency department.In early January, I had to go to the ER for treatment of what I feared was a potentially dangerous health situation. In the course of a […]