The law is very clear about when a child becomes an adult: on your 18th birthday for most things, and 21 to consume alcohol. Our two kids, however, used to tell us they were “adulting” when they opened their first bank accounts or went shopping after moving into their first apartments. They were amused by […]
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Just a Little Old: Mike Johnson’s victory showed the GOP’s hand
After Mike Johnson, a Congressman from Louisiana, won a long-drawn-out battle to be elected Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, several Republicans gathered about him, beaming with pride. When a reporter asked Johnson about his leading role in trying to block the certification of Joe Biden’s victory, his adoring backers booed the reporter. “Why […]
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Spirit of Life: We could sustain this generosity of spirit
In the hours, days and weeks since the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history, there has also been a palpable generosity of spirit in our community. Have you noticed? This goes well beyond the outpouring of financial donations in support of survivors. It’s about people stretching their (broken) hearts to make room for others, especially […]
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The Maine Idea: Broken referendum process needs work
If you were disappointed or simply confused by the results of the Nov. 7 initiated referendum votes, you’re not alone. Aside from Question 3 that would have turned over Central Maine Power and Versant to an ill-defined new entity — overwhelmingly rejected — none of the questions addressed matters of real importance. Something is wrong […]
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Supporters of embattled Wiscasset principal want her reinstated
Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Gina Stevens was accused of improperly authorizing the installation of a hidden camera in a closet where students changed clothes and was placed on leave. She has denied any wrongdoing, saying she was trying to prevent theft from the school’s food pantry.
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Despite pushback from some residents, Phippsburg solar project inches to next step
The Planning Board scheduled a site walk for Dec. 10, the next step toward hotel firm erecting a solar 5.4-acre solar array.
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Tom Purcell: Footing our growing debt service bill
Well, that didn’t take as long as expected. In case you missed it, our federal government is now estimated to pay more than $1 trillion a year to service just the interest on our national debt — about $200 billion more than we spend on our military or Medicare. Why are we suddenly paying so […]
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Early taste of Christmas carols at Waldoboro Sing-Fest
A joyous sing-along to celebrate the holiday with children, families, and people of all ages will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Broad Bay Congregational Church, 941 Main St. in Waldoboro. Vocalists Joe and Lindsay Cough will lead the audience in an eclectic mix of songs, from traditional carols such as “Hark […]
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Intertidal: More darkness means more time for stargazing
As we enter the season with more darkness, it is easy to bemoan the loss of sunlight, but there is a new opportunity to see brightness in the sky at night. Late fall and winter offer some of the clearest night skies, and you don’t have to stay up too late to see them. Maine […]
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