Last winter, my son, Adam, and I completed a very stimulating climb of Mosquito Mountain near Moxie Pond in western Maine. From the summit, we enjoyed a spectacular view of Moxie Bald Mountain, a peak that dominates the opposite side of the pond. The wonderful view motivated a planned ascent of the exposed pinnacle later […]
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Phippsburg to vote on solar moratorium at special meeting
The moratorium, proposed after residents expressed concern about the Giri Sebasco project off West Point Road, would halt all new solar and wind energy projects for 180 days.
Hundreds rally outside Bath Iron Works to protest U.S. military aid for Israel
Dozens hold a die-in, lying on cold asphalt, wrapped in sheets splashed with red paint, to block cars trying to leave the shipyard, while others chanted, calling for a cease-fire and for Israel to end its occupation of the Gaza strip.
Letters to the editor: Thanks from Tedford Housing; Special business; Credit to Morse kids
Thanks to Brunswick for backing Tedford shelter project From Tedford Housing to the Brunswick Town Council, a heartfelt thanks. At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a $200,000 contribution to Tedford Housing’s campaign to build a new emergency housing facility serving Southern Midcoast Maine. This facility will increase by 60% the region’s […]
Sustainable Practice: The price of sustainability
Capitalism is killing the planet. Or is capitalism saving our planet? Loving money may be a deadly sin, but liking money encourages us to be careful stewards of scarce resources. Saving our money by being thoughtful and well-informed shoppers is an excellent general strategy for sustainability. When we buy only what we actually want and […]
Gordon L. Weil: Dangers hide behind the daily headlines
Daily news reports hide what may be the real news. By focusing only on the day’s events, we may be misled and miss the underlying reality. This possibility arises on the most central issues these days. Most important is the war between Israel and Hamas, a terrorist group. Nothing good can be said about Hamas, […]
Giving Voice: A tribute to volunteers and staff, the heart of Oasis Free Clinics
As my term serving as board president for Oasis Free Clinics comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary individuals who form the backbone of our organization. It’s these moments of introspection that make me realize the profound impact our staff and volunteers have made, not just on the community we serve, […]
Just a Little Old: Maine’s senators must stand up for Democracy
Let’s start with a pop quiz. What well known American said the following words on Veterans Day? “In honor of our great veterans on Veterans Day, we pledge to you that we will root out the Communists, Marxists, racists and radical-left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country, lie, steal and […]
Bath City Council rejects moratorium but advances petition aimed at golf course housing
A public hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 8 to review a citizen’s petition to change the zoning in the Golf Course District to prevent housing developments.
Fate of Wiscasset principal to be decided at hearing
Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Gina Stevens was placed on leave and faces possible firing after she was accused of several transgressions, including authorizing the installation of a hidden camera and mistreating students and staff.
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