The Supreme Court rules the federal government. When it comes to judges, the checks and balances that are supposed to restrain each of the three branches of the government don’t work. The Supreme Court composed of nine, unelected justices holding their positions for life have assumed virtually unlimited power. When they seek Senate confirmation, judicial […]
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Midcoast boys track and field preview: Area teams poised to make noise in postseason events
Lisbon and Mt. Ararat look to defend conference championships with deep rosters.
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Tom Purcell: What we need this Earth Day is more green thumbs
Earth Day is coming April 22, and I can’t think of a better opportunity for Americans to get their hands dirty. When Earth Day became an annual event in 1970 its purpose was to demonstrate support for protecting the environment. Today, more than 1 billion people in almost 200 countries will celebrate with events coordinated […]
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Intertidal: All about seaweed — weeklong appreciation of the marine plant starts on Earth Day
A month ago, it was St. Patrick’s Day, and rather than make the traditional sticky toffee cake, a friend of mine bought something different to accompany our Irish coffee for dessert. She didn’t tell us until later what the secret ingredient was in the berry-topped pudding. But I should have had a clue from the […]
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The Maine Idea: Bridges can span communities, if we let them
Sometime later this spring, probably in June, crews from the venerable bridge-building company Reed & Reed will begin replacing the Frank J. Wood Bridge that spans the Androscoggin River between Topsham and Brunswick. The bridge occupies an especially attractive stretch of river as it tumbles through a gorge below a huge dam between two large […]
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Spirit of Life: Falling in love on Earth Day
This Saturday marks the 53rd anniversary of the first ever Earth Day, which began in an era when the stench of “air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity” and mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns (earthday.org). That was particularly true about the now undeniable link between environmental crises and human […]
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Diocese hosts marriage preparation retreats in Brunswick and Augusta
Retreats in Brunswick and Augusta hosted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland aim to help men and women planning Catholic weddings to develop fuller understandings of their upcoming unions and how they mirror the mutual commitment between God and his people. In Brunswick, a marriage preparation retreat will be held on Friday, April 28, […]
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From the Chocolate Church: Introducing new and fun programming
Coming up every Thursday morning in May is Family Music & Movement Classes with KindKids Music in the Chocolate Church Arts Center Annex. Great for children up to age 6 with one adult or the entire family. Join Amanda Panda and Rob Duquette for this fun-filled class. Sing songs, explore instruments, move your body and […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Amazing cameras on today’s cell phones
With warmer weather, many of us may be spending more time outside. Coastal Maine as well as our inland lakes and mountains provide wonderful sightseeing, recreational and photographic opportunities. Since almost everyone carries a cell phone these days, a camera is always handy. Don’t you think it’s amazing that these cell phone cameras take such […]
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Secretary of state denies Brunswick polling site switch
The Brunswick Town Council last year voted to move the town’s polling site from the junior high school to the recreation center.
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