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‘The little woman’ of Brunswick who helped spark American Civil War

One hundred and seventy-five years ago this week, in late September 1850, the United States was a nation engulfed in the searing flames of slavery. A new law forced Americans to take part in the “offensive and unchristian” act of returning runaway slaves back into the wicked bonds of American slavery. This newest Fugitive Slave […]

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The vital role of MaineCare

Too many Maine people struggle to afford health care coverage for doctor’s visits or treatment for chronic illness. That is why funding the MaineCare program must be a state priority, because Mainers deserve to be able to see a health care provider when they need one. MaineCare is the largest health insurance program in our […]

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The importance of indoor air quality

Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, and as winter tightens its grip, we may spend even more time indoors, with our windows sealed against the cold. This creates an important challenge — maintaining healthy indoor air quality. According to the American Lung Association, indoor air can contain two to five times more pollutants […]

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Good riddance to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The housing crisis and subsequent financial crisis in 2008 was caused in large part by politicizing loan eligibility criteria, advancing social justice objectives over sound economics. Unfortunately, the Dodd-Frank law added even more politicization by creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has raised costs and pushed many financial services beyond the reach of the […]

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Historical association to host heritage craft workshops in March

Lincoln County Historical Association’s education outreach program is offering a series of heritage craft workshops from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on March 2, 16 and 30. They will feature stenciling on canvas, basketry, hand brooms and foil art. The program is supported by a grant from the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust. This Sunday’s workshop features brooms […]