Welcome to this month’s crisis of confidence. A bank failure, the debt ceiling conflict and the proposed Maine state budget have something in common. They all raise doubt about our confidence in institutions on which we depend. The underlying cause is politics. The effect of this loss of confidence in our government may be more […]
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Topsham Select Board joins Brunswick in backing replacement of Frank J. Wood Bridge
The push to replace the bridge linking Topsham and Brunswick has been dragging on since 2014, experiencing repeated delays as a local group sues in hopes of preserving the existing bridge.
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Citing Ukraine war, King lobbies for BIW contracts
Sen. Angus King said the Navy should prioritize transitioning production at Bath Iron Works to the next generation of destroyer ships.
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Rabid raccoon attacks Bowdoinham woman in her home
Although the number of rabies cases in Maine has decreased 50% over the past three years, a woman was attacked in her Bowdoinham home by a raccoon, and animal control believes there are two other infected raccoons still roaming the local woods.
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Brunswick school officials won’t consider cutting teachers in budget talks
Brunswick School Board members said teacher layoffs are ‘off the table’ as it searches for budget cuts.
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Spirit of Life: Vulnerability as a path to community
“I’m fine.” “I’ve got it covered.” “Nope, I don’t need any help; I’ve got this.” These are all phrases that I have both spoken and heard spoken to me in response to questions like, “How are you? Is there anything you need? Could I help you with … ?” Many of us have internalized the […]
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Letters to the editor: Mudslinging over Frank J. Wood Bridge; Need for paid medical leave; Standing with asylum seekers
Mudslinging over bridge uncalled for In a column (March 15) arguing against building a new bridge to replace the rusting Frank J. Wood Bridge, John Graham throws mud on three people who have served this community well: Cory King, executive director of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Van Note, commissioner of the […]
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Tom Purcell: Wishing you St. Patrick’s Day laughter
The St. Patrick’s Day spirit has arrived, and we sure are in need of Irish levity. The economy is limping, and inflation is hitting us hard. It reminds me of the laborer who fell off a roof at a construction site: “Were you hurt by the fall?” asked his supervisor. “The fall wasn’t so bad,” […]
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The Maine Idea: Court can act to help resolve power line dilemma
There’s more than seven months to go till November, but already the referendum campaigns have begun, albeit quietly. Pine Tree Power supporters highlight steep electric rate increases, though these are caused by natural gas spikes, not Central Maine Power’s distribution costs. Referendum opponents claim taking over CMP and Versant would cost $13.5 billion, though – […]
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Brunswick seeks volunteers for climate task force
Brunswick was awarded $50,000 by the state to develop a plan to fight climate change.