“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke Many people have suggested that it was outrageous for CNN to give Donald Trump a platform during the recent public forum in Manchester, New Hampshire. I strongly disagree. CNN did us a big favor by letting […]
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Gordon L. Weil: ‘No Labels’ party misleads voters
Voters seem to be worried about the leading presidential candidates. They worry about how far Donald Trump would go in departing from political norms. They worry simply about how far Joe Biden would go. Because both the former president and his successor appear highly likely to be the major party nominees, the election might not […]
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Peter Funt: Chatbots are speaking my language
In a much-anticipated chess match in February 1996, the world champion Garry Kasparov faced IBM’s Deep Blue, the most advanced chess-playing machine. Kasparov lost the first game but went on to win the match in Philadelphia, 4-2. It was humanity’s proudest moment in competition pitting man vs. machine. Fifteen months later in Manhattan, the two […]
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Letters to the editor: Abortion; town meeting
Mainer against late-term abortion I find it hard to believe that we have come to a time in our state when there is a bill in the Legislature to allow abortions at any time during a pregnancy. This to me is insanity. Saying that a baby is not an actual human being until after it […]
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Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble presents ‘The Sand Princess’ in Freeport
Following the success of last year’s spectacle “Caravan of Dreams,” Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble will present a world premiere fantasy for all ages, “The Sand Princess,” set within the captivating landscape of the Desert of Maine in Freeport. It opens at 6 p.m. on June 3 and runs Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. through June […]
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From the Chocolate Church: Fab Four tribute band coming to Bath
Voted the best tribute band in New England by readers of The Boston Globe, Studio Two comes to the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Friday, June 2, capturing the most exciting and energetic, danceable sounds of The Beatles. This Fab Four band will likely inspire fans to get up from their seats and […]
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St. John’s Scholarship Memorial Mass set for May 30 in Brunswick
A special Mass to honor family members who have passed away and also to raise crucial funds for students at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. The St. John’s Scholarship Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church on 39 Pleasant St. in Brunswick. […]
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DaPonte String Quartet takes the stage at Meetinghouse Arts
The DaPonte String Quartet will perform on stage at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. With their inventive interpretations of classical and modern compositions, the DaPonte String Quartet is proving that chamber music is vital and alive. They have garnered an international following and have played in France, Scotland, […]
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Spirit of Life: Feeling judgmental? Try curiosity
You don’t have to search far to find evidence of the growing polarization of our society. In so many areas of our lives, we are asked to choose sides. Are we red or blue, conservative or liberal, spiritual or secular, for it or against it? It’s not new, of course, this binary way we have […]
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92-year-old Army veteran to lead Brunswick-Topsham Memorial Day Parade
Army veteran John Houston, of Topsham, hopes to inspire today’s youth to honor the American flag and those who serve and protect. The parade on Monday will start at 8:45 a.m. at the Topsham Town Hall and process to the Brunswick Mall, where observances will start at 11 a.m.
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