Gordon Weil’s Jan. 26 column (“Absolute Power Corrupts”) unfortunately gives your readership a distorted perspective of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, while unfairly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Weil credits Netanyahu, who was born in 1949, with “admitting to one of the most historic lies.” Does Mr. Weil really think Netanyahu knew from […]
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Carl Golden: The yawn-inducing election of 2024
In nine months, Americans will select a president, choosing between two candidates despite numerous poll findings that a majority of voters prefer neither one. All suspense has been drained from the traditional primary process as Democrats unite behind President Joe Biden while former president Donald Trump has chased his competition out of the field and […]
LC Van Savage: Why we live where the air hurts our face
Driving down a local highway today a large truck roared past me and splattered a huge mess of brown muck on my windshield and when I tried to wipe it clean with sprayed water and wipers it made a blurred, streaked mess on the glass. I pulled over to clean it by hand and when […]
Just a Little Old: The gospel according to Mike, Mario, Lindsey and Ted
“It’s occurred to me on countless occasions today that if anyone spoke to my wife or my daughter or my mother or my five sisters the way Mr. Trump has spoken to women, I wouldn’t hire that person.” — Mike Lee, U.S. Senator for Utah “Donald Trump is a con man. He is erratic. He […]
Brunswick shelter awarded $16,000 in federal funding for housing
Tedford Housing was among a host of Maine organizations awarded a slice of $20.9 million through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to address homelessness.
Brunswick police request $380,000 armored vehicle
Brunswick Police Department said its current Peacekeeper armored vehicle, built in 1989 and donated by the U.S. military, frequently breaks down and many repair parts aren’t available.
Topsham nonprofit looking for host homes to take in unhoused youth
Topsham-based Housing Resources for Youth is looking for host homes in school districts RSU 1, SAD 75 and Brunswick to take in unhoused youths. Host homes are especially needed during the cold winter months. “Whether they’re sleeping in a shelter, on someone’s couch, in a car or under an overpass, these kids lack the necessities […]
Curtis Memorial Library now scheduling tax appointments
Curtis Memorial Library is now scheduling appointments for tax filing assistance. Appointments will begin on Monday, Feb. 5, and will happen most Mondays and Fridays through April 12. To book an appointment, call the library at (207) 725-5242 and follow the greeting saying “press star to make a tax appointment.” Leave a message in the […]
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