Last week, I went into detail on three May programs we’re working on at the chamber, but this week, I want to switch the focus to event dates for you to mark your calendars with. These descriptions are shorter, but that’s because there’s just so much to get to. Let’s get into it. 12th Annual […]
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The Conversation: Trump promises to deport all undocumented immigrants, resurrecting a 1950s strategy − but it didn’t work then and is less likely to do so now
THE CONVERSATION — While campaigning in Iowa last September, former President Donald Trump made a promise to voters if he were elected again: “Following the Eisenhower model, we will carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history,” he said. Trump, who made a similar pledge during his first presidential campaign, has recently repeated this promise at rallies […]
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Bowdoin College students back measure to take stance on Gaza war
A majority of Bowdoin College students who voted opted in favor of the Bowdoin Solidarity Referendum. But the college’s president said it wouldn’t be taking an official position on the war.
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Cuban fishing adventure to make a splash at conservation organization’s meeting
The May meeting of the Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will feature stories from members Ray Minchak and Steve Heinz about their fishing adventure in Cuba where they chased — and even caught — bonefish, tarpon and permit. The May 21 meeting is free to attend and open to member and non-members. Social hour begins […]
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The Conversation: Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance
THE CONVERSATION — Protest movements can look very different depending on where you stand, both literally and figuratively. For protesters, demonstrations are usually the result of meticulous planning by advocacy groups and leaders aimed at getting a message out to a wider world or to specific institutional targets. To outside onlookers, however, protests can seem […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Chaotic paddling on the St. George River
I’ve been leading Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society whitewater paddling trips on the St. George River for many years. Organizing one this year wasn’t easy. My outing was originally scheduled for March 24, but that was canceled due to one of many March bad weather days. My second choice was March 30. Then I learned […]
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Bowdoin College professors sign letter supporting Gaza protesters
College professors condemned severe responses by universities and police to protests across the country and called on the school to honor a referendum that students are voting on this week.
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Gordon L. Weil: Election math gives Maine key role
If the Democrats want to win the elections, they will have to win big. The numbers are against them. The Democrats depend on, well, democracy. They expect to win when they get a majority of the votes. Maybe not. They could lose the presidency and Congress because of election math. In four presidential elections involving […]
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Rep. Rebecca Jauch: A farewell letter
I’ve had the honor of serving part of Topsham and its residents in the Maine House of Representatives since 2022, and it’s bittersweet to announce that May 5 will officially be my last day in office. Working as our community’s voice in Augusta has been a privilege. From my first day in office, I have […]
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LC Van Savage: On bucket lists and xylophones
I’ve gotten to the age, I guess, where I want to accomplish a few things in my life before I find I’ve shuffled past the accomplishment point of departure place. (OK. That didn’t make sense to me either.) What I mean is that if I’m going to make all the wannabe dreams I’ve had in […]
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