THE CONVERSATION — The parallels were striking — and surely not coincidental. Exactly 50 years and a day after being taken completely off guard by a coordinated military attack by its neighbors — Egypt and Syria — Israel was again caught by surprise. Early on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants invaded southern Israel by land, sea and air, and […]
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From the Chamber: 10 reasons to be excited for the Midcoast Tree Festival
Our office is buzzing as we prepare for our biggest season of the year — not autumn but Midcoast Tree Festival season. Is it odd to call a two-weekend event a season? Maybe. But it truly feels like that, because so much planning goes into this great event and, with its annual growth, MTF 2023 […]
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Michael Reagan: House Republicans need to grow up
OK, my fellow Republicans, you got rid of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Eight of you joined with every Democrat in the House of Representatives — the only part of the federal government we control — to vote McCarthy out, 216-210. In the process, you threw the House into chaos, killed any hope of passing important bills […]
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Elwood Watson: History in the House
October 3, 2023, will go down in American history as the first time a Speaker of the House was expelled from Congress by his own peers. Kevin McCarthy, a man consumed of blind personal ambition and self-interest, was shown the exit door by his congressional colleagues. Eight Republicans – Andy Biggs, Ken Buck, Tim Burchett, […]
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Bath information sessions to cover spending questions, charter amendments in November election
Bath voters on Nov. 7 will decide on a $25 million bond for sewer projects and a $5 million bond for street and sidewalk improvements.
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Bowdoin College to inaugurate new president, first woman to hold post
Safa Zaki, a psychologist and cognitive scientist born in Egypt, is Bowdoin College’s 16th president.
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Three candidates vie for pair of Topsham Select Board seats
Two town Select Board seats will be decided Nov. 7.
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The Conversation: Supreme Court is increasingly putting Christians’ First Amendment rights ahead of others’ dignity and rights to equal protection
THE CONVERSATION — When the Supreme Court ruled in 303 Creative v. Elenis in 2023 that a businessperson could not be compelled to create art that violates their religious beliefs – specifically, a wedding website for a same-sex ceremony – supporters of the decision celebrated it as a victory for freedom of religion and expression. On […]
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The Recycle Bin: A look at energy efficiency in personal transportation
Americans use twice the energy per capita to achieve our lifestyles compared to Europeans or Chinese people with the same high-consuming lifestyles. How can we adapt and reduce fossil fuel use in transportation? Significantly changing our behavior is essential to helping create a livable future for our children and other living beings. This column will […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Hiking the scenic mountains of Donnell Pond Public Lands
For me, Labor Day marks the beginning of a change in my outdoor activities. Paddle sports are winding down and fall mountain hiking is gearing up. Not one to quickly surrender the joys of kayaking, for many years, I’ve eased into the transition by planning what I call surf-and-turf outings. These adventures are loosely described […]
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