The Biden campaign is floundering — directionless, unable to formulate a coherent second term vision and battered by a series of national polls that place his public standing at historic low levels for an incumbent president seeking re-election. Bidenomics, the president’s economic policy once heavily touted as the centerpiece of his administration, was a monumental […]
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Brunswick committee backs $380,000 armored vehicle purchase
The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended the controversial BearCat request made in February after hearing divided public comments.
From the Chamber: Incredible awards dinner, and the Soft Corner story
The Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber Annual Awards Dinner presented by Clark Insurance and One River CPAs was held this past Friday, March 8, at St. John’s Community Center. There were over 140 attendees as we honored eight incredible business leaders in a variety of categories. There was laughter, handshakes, back slapping, and great food and drink […]
MaineHealth to roll out updated names of hospitals, practices to reflect ‘unified identity’
Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick will be renamed to MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital.
Greater Freeport Chamber Choice Awards Gala returns for another year
Tickets are now available to the 2024 Greater Freeport Chamber Choice Awards Gala. The event is from 6:30-9 p.m. on April 4 at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport, and includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffle items and awards presentation. Tickets are $45 each. Sales close on April 2, but any remaining tickets can be […]
The Conversation: Despite its big night at the Oscars, ‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment and a lost opportunity
THE CONVERSATION — With 13 Oscars nominations and seven wins — including best picture — “Oppenheimer” was the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, which told the story of the making of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, added to its awards season haul that includes five Golden Globes and seven BAFTA […]
Region 10 school adds new 2-year programs to its areas of study
Region 10 Technical High School in Brunswick recently announced students in its catchment area can now apply for two new programs: electrical technology and IT/cybersecurity. Both programs are pathways to in-demand, high-paying careers and post-secondary study and result in eligibility to sit for professional licenses or certifications, according to a prepared release. Electrical technology, a […]
Davis Fund now accepting grant applications for 2024-2025
The Nathaniel Davis Fund is accepting grant applications for 2024-2025 projects from organizations that serve the Brunswick community. The Davis Fund was created by Samuel Gross Davis in 1932 in memory of his father, Nathaniel. By the terms of the will that established the fund, grants are “to be used for the pleasure of its […]
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: The relative risks of winter mountaineering
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about my son, Adam, and me climbing Williams Mountain in western Maine. The trek occurred on the first day of winter and, as I described, we encountered strong winds and severe wind chills. One reader submitted a comment about the article: “Projected icy trails, high winds and […]
The Conversation: What is a frozen embryo worth? Alabama’s IVF case reflects bigger questions over grieving and wrongful death laws
THE CONVERSATION — In the weeks since the Alabama Supreme Court held that embryos are “unborn children” under one state law, most attention has been focused on in vitro fertilization – whether the decision imperils parents’ attempts to create a family. On March 6, 2024, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation to shield IVF providers from legal […]
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