THE CONVERSATION — The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 25 in a case that will change the course of American history. That case is Trump v. United States, in which the justices have been asked to decide whether and to what extent former President Donald Trump — or any president — can […]
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The Conversation: Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media
The first week of testimony is winding down in former President Donald Trump’s trial in New York City on charges that he falsified business records to cover up hush money payments to an adult film star, in an effort to avoid reporting the payments as campaign-related spending. In a discussion that quickly shifted to topics well outside […]
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Just a Little Old: Knowing when to pack it in
“You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em Know when to fold ‘em Know when to walk away And know when to run.” While cleaning out our house in preparation to move to Thornton Oaks, Tina and I constantly faced the question: Keep, give away or pitch? Some decisions were easy; others were not. One […]
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Sustainable Practice: Sustainable recycling
People are often shocked to learn that plastic is not recyclable with today’s technology and infrastructure. Surely the recycling symbols on plastic mean something? Yes, they do, just not what a reasonable person would assume. More important than what we can’t recycle is what we can: metal, cardboard and glass. And even more important than […]
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Gordon L. Weil: Big issues to settle before we vote
As we come to the final six months of the political campaigns, the polls predict close races. But a number of key questions remain and raise doubts. Will there be one or more Trump trial verdicts and will he be acquitted or convicted? Who will Trump pick as his running mate? Will either Biden or […]
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LC Van Savage: Men, gas tanks and other fables
I recognize that we live in an age where everything’s supposed to be equal and balanced and unbiased, but come on, it’s not. Not even close. Take men and women, for example. Different. Lots. Want the best examples of the differences there are between the two sexes? First one is gas tanks. For women, OK, […]
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Letters to the editor: Cheers for Brunswick oyster farm, Brunswick’s downtown trees, Congress’ international aid, Tepler for Senate
Cheers to growing Midcoast oyster farm Ferda Farms is a vital part of Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry and blue economy, an economic sector seeking to conserve marine and freshwater environments while using them in a sustainable way to develop economic growth and produce resources such as energy and food. Thanks to entrepreneurs like Max Burtis, […]
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Giving Voice: At Oasis, the two constants are change and values
For the past four years, I have had the privilege of being the primary medical provider at Oasis Free Clinics. I was drawn to Oasis because we have common values. I believe all people deserve access to quality health care. I believe every person should be treated with dignity and respect, and I believe we […]
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The Maine Idea: Legislature leaves a tangled trail
When the Legislature left town last week, it did so among confusion and a bevy of bills not acted on. The sun was up by Thursday’s 5:30 a.m. adjournment. Legislators were exhausted and many were unhappy about the way the end-of-session crunch was handled. This outcome may have been inevitable when a late budget amendment […]
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Tom Purcell: Advice for 2024 promgoers
Editor’s note: A version of this column was published in 2017. Social media is driving up the cost of proms, as promgoers are under intense pressure to post glamourous prom photos on their feeds, reports the Wall Street Journal. Some girls are spending $2,000 or more on their custom prom dresses. A typical cost for […]
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