Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon infelicitously said a few years ago that the goal of the MAGA movement was “to flood the zone with s–t.” In other words, to disinform citizens — disorient them — to the point where they no longer can distinguish fact from fiction. That’s happening again right now, with the long-awaited […]
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Joe Guzzardi: World Economic Forum’s ‘Great Reset’ advances
Title 42 has ended, and the “Great Reset” is gathering a full head of steam. In 2020, the World Economic Forum proposed the Great Reset and drafted its mission statement, which included these words: ” … Great Reset initiative has a set of dimensions to build a new social contract that honors the dignity of […]
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: New adventures on the Machias River, Part I — Airline Rapids to Little Falls
Forget the St. John, Allagash or St. Croix rivers. As far as I’m concerned, the Machias River is the best tripping river in Maine, maybe in all of the northeastern United States. A free-flowing river with a large watershed, it begins in the lakes region of northern Washington County. From Fifth Machias Lake, it meanders […]
Brunswick wins $15,000 state grant for clam nursery
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund awarded the town a grant to pay for an upweller to grow quahogs faster.
Casco Bay Wealth Advisors introduces two new hires
Casco Bay Wealth Advisors in Brunswick recently announced two new hires to its team. Amanda Spaulding has joined the firm as a client service assistant. She was previously employed in the banking industry. “Amanda brings extensive financial and administrative experience to our firm. She is a welcome addition to our team,” said Leslie Couper, certified […]
New partnership brings full menu of food events, workshops to Midcoast
Sunflower Dream Promotions, a Bath-based promotional events company, has found a perfect match in Maine Tasting Center, located in Wiscasset. The partnership is hitting the ground running with a handful of collaborative events already scheduled for this summer. To kick off the season, Sunflower Dream Promotions will be hosting an after-hours “Canvases & Cocktails” event […]
The Conversation: When faith says to help migrants — and the law says don’t
Many religious traditions preach the need to care for strangers. But what happens when caring for the stranger comes into conflict with government policy? After Title 42 restrictions at the U.S. border ended on May 11, 2023, debates about immigration have heated up again — focused mostly on reform, border security or refugees’ needs. But […]
Brunswick announces rec center summer hours
The Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department announced a change to the Recreation Center’s traditional summer hours in response to the new fitness spaces opened this past year. Beginning Sunday, May 28, the new summer hours will take effect: open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and open from 7 a.m. to 3 […]
Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns as 3-day event
The 27th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June with some new twists: the Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause tournament, Party for the Paddle at The Woodshed in Manchester and live music at the Solon Hotel. Expanding the paddle to a multi-day event serves one purpose: to raise funds for Maine […]
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