If you want to know how the debate about Gaza went terribly wrong, a controversy over a lyrical essay published in an online literary magazine provides clues. Joanna Chen, who emigrated to Israel from Britain, translates Hebrew and Arabic poetry by Israelis and Palestinians into English. She also transports Palestinian children through checkpoints for life-saving […]
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Gordon L. Weil: Struggling to understand Israel-Palestine
“I hope this is not 1968 again.” Observing campus unrest, an academic friend expressed his concern, but his comment went beyond the demonstrations. The Vietnam War was the focus of the turmoil of the 1960s, and its effect transformed American political life. The country itself changed and some shared political values were shredded. The question […]
Brunswick’s Hidden History Tour returns
Last occurring in 2022, Pejepscot History Center’s Hidden History Tour returns with a dozen new sites on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not readily available to the public, these historical surprises in Brunswick and Harpswell, include civic experiences, residential architecture, famous names and weird treasures. The tour is family friendly and […]
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra conductor celebrates 20 years at helm
Rohan Smith, who became obsessed with conducting as a child, has helmed the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra for two decades.
Navy secretary and Sen. King discuss Navy’s future and Bath Iron Works’ role, during hearing
Sen. Angus King questioned U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro about the Navy’s future, the threat of hypersonic missiles and hinted at Bath Iron Works’ role in the future of naval security during a Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday afternoon. King asked Del Toro about the status of DDGX, the next generation of Navy destroyers […]
Spring Into Summer just around the corner for Bath
Anticipation is in the air as Maine Maritime Museum and downtown Bath prepare for a pair of unofficial summer season kickoff events. For the first time, Maine Maritime Museum will partner with Main Street Bath for a citywide celebration. The museum will run its Community Day alongside events happening for Main Street Bath’s Spring Into […]
Popular Brunswick roadside egg stand beefs up security after thefts
The Brunswick couple’s egg stand has grown in popularity since they first got chickens years ago. Now, they sell out of their duck, chicken and quail eggs every day.
Mt. Ararat High School honor roll
9th Grade High Honors Maeve Acker, William Agius, Daniel Beal, Jae Beede, Randy Bell, Zoe Bolton, Matthew Brown, Nolan Buck, Mia Cardella, Katie Catlin, Samuel Chi, Morgandy Crawford, Miles Dailey, Cassidy Decker, Ellie Douglas, Marshall Flynn, Ethan Fournier, Logan Gasper, Rohan Gonsior, Calliope Greenleaf, Brianna Harris, Brady Hiltz, Mason Hunt, Joshua Kelley-Cohen, Evan Kowalsky, Lauren […]
United Way of Mid Coast Maine celebrates volunteers, welcomes new board members
Community members and partners joined United Way of Mid Coast Maine Wednesday to celebrate their collective efforts throughout the Midcoast this year at its annual meeting and campaign celebration. The event highlighted the work made possible by community partners, volunteers and donors to help achieve United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s community goals to give […]
Photo: Northern lights dance over Freeport
Those with cameras or capable of staying up until the late hours of the night last weekend were rewarded with a rare, natural light show in Freeport.
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