THE CONVERSATION — President Joe Biden will convene world leaders beginning on March 29, 2023, to discuss the state of democracies around the world. The Summit for Democracy, a virtual event being co-hosted by the White House, is being touted as an opportunity to “reflect, listen and learn” with the aim of encouraging “democratic renewal.” As political scientists, we […]
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Letters to the editor: Brunswick school budget out of control; Climate crisis needs attention
Attention on the climate crisis The climate change crisis is becoming more visible, and the American media is paying some attention, but not enough. The Guardian, a venerable English newspaper, had a recent article “The American Climate Migration Has Already Begun” (Feb. 23, 2023). Despite my avid reading of American climate change articles, I was […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Revisiting the Penobscot River Trails in winter
The Penobscot River Trails are exceptional in winter. Created by Butler Conservation Foundation, they consist of a network of ski and snowshoe trails along the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone and a scenic snowshoe path on the Seboeis River a few miles west of Shin Pond. Since my wife, Nancy, and I […]
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Danny Tyree: Are you reading enough comic strips?
I’m heartbroken that cartoonist Scott Adams recently self-destructed — but hold the presses! This big, beautiful world still has plenty of comic strips to tickle our funny bones. Don’t believe me? I crunched the numbers and realized that on a good day, I read some 138 comic strips and panels! (On a GREAT day, I […]
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The Recycle Bin: Many options for home energy efficiency — and rebates
Do you want improved performance, comfort and durability of your home? Freeport Climate Action Now recently presented a very informative public program at the Freeport Community Center giving the audience of 50 homeowners resources to assess their home’s energy movement. Experts presented great information on energy efficiency and weatherization, plus state and town programs to […]
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Michael Reagan: LA’s ‘woke’ mayor is Lightfoot 2.0
The poor Democrats trapped in the bloody and broken city of Chicago finally came to their senses. In their primary election for mayor on Tuesday they gave the boot to their goofy and dangerously woke mayor, Lori Lightfoot. Unfortunately, when Lightfoot leaves office, Los Angeles, where I live, will have the honor of having the […]
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Another lawsuit aims to halt Brunswick-Topsham bridge replacement
Defenders of the Frank J. Wood Bridge have once again sued to stall the replacement of the span, but the Maine Department of Transportation says it’s pushing ahead with the project.
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Girls basketball: Lawrence, Brunswick lean on abundance of players who have big-game experience
Several players are no strangers to championship moments, having experienced success on the field hockey and soccer fields.
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Sen. Angus King: Serving those who served our nation
Maine’s greatest strength has always been our unique heritage and strength of character. It’s a truth that shines bright across our state and in the nearly ten percent of Maine people who answered the call to serve our country. Since my time as Governor, meeting our solemn commitment to veterans has been among my most […]
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Giving Voice: A birthday wish
Today is my birthday — No. 51. When I was a kid, I tried to picture what I would be like when I was in my 50s. It seemed impossibly old. Even after I had children in my 30s, I would think about their high school graduations and imagine an empty house, still unable to […]