In an effort to prevent senior citizens from slipping and falling during the winter months, local law enforcement will deliver free buckets of sand to seniors in need.
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Tom Purcell: Truth is, we like to be lied to
My dog Thurber has been lying to me. It only figures, because it’s impossible to avoid mistruths these days. We just exited a miserable election cycle in which truth stretching, name calling and vote pandering were all in high gear — and inescapable. Our politicians in both major parties really know how to lie. They […]
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The Maine Idea: Octogenarians still leading the way
Nearly two years before the election, Angus King has announced his intention to run for another six-year U.S. Senate term in 2024. Yes, it’s unusual to make even an informal announcement so early, but a certain ex-president keeps pushing the process. Should King have any doubts, there’s plenty of time to change his mind. I […]
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Intertidal: Project aims to make ocean models useful to a variety of audiences
I have to admit that I’m a bit geeky when it comes to maps. There’s just something neat about seeing how things relate spatially and looking at information that is related to that space. The coast of Maine is particularly interesting. With its 3,500 miles of coastline, some of it sandy, some of it rocky, […]
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Mt. Ararat/Brunswick wrestling squad eyes repeat success
Eagles, the defending Class A state champ, return enough talent to contend again this winter.
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The Conversation: Supreme Court signals sympathy with web designer opposed to same-sex marriage in free speech case
THE CONVERSATION — In front of the Supreme Court justices on Dec. 5 was 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis – a major case regarding LGBTQ rights and free speech. The petitioner, Colorado-based web designer Lorie Smith, is looking to expand her business, 303 Creative, by making wedding websites for couples that consist of one man and […]
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Brunswick council opts for budget sidewalk option to avoid tax hike
Though the vast majority of residents at Monday’s public hearing lobbied for all-brick sidewalks in Brunswick’s downtown, a split Town Council went with a cheaper brick-hybrid option to avoid tax increases.
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From the Chamber: An affordable workforce solution for businesses of all sizes
Over the last 18 months, nearly every business conversation I’ve had has come back to a single topic: workforce needs. It’s the dominant conversation, and it will continue to be the dominant conversation for years to come — until we see a demographic change and we get more working-age people skilled in the industries we […]
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Midcoast boys hockey teams eye strong seasons
Defending champ Brunswick and Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse/Hyde return several strong players this winter.