Gen. Joshua Chamberlain spoke there. So did abolitionist Frederick Douglas. It has hosted secret societies, such as the Knights of Pythias, and fundraisers for the fire department and Brunswick High School graduations. My wife Tina even took ballroom dancing on the site in the 1950s. The point is made: the Lemont Block, at the intersection […]
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Danny Tyree: Where do you stand on leftovers?
“Do you mind if we have leftovers?” When my wife poses that question, I always answer, “No, that’s fine,” because (a) I genuinely enjoy leftovers, (b) I don’t want to cause extra trouble for her and (c) I can’t afford the airline tickets to transport a Tupperware container of six-day-old broccoli to all those “starving […]
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Gordon L. Weil: Biden may be impeached. So what.
“I’m a work horse, not a show horse.” Candidates for public office have made that claim, trying to convince voters they would be serious about their duties and not merely headline grabbers. They wanted to impress hard-working voters. Now, Congress is peppered with show horses. For them, a seat in the House of Representatives provides […]
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Giving Voice: Remembering others’ challenges through the holidays
As the last leaves cling to the trees, awaiting just the right moment to be swept away, we find ourselves in the midst of another holiday season. It’s a time for celebrating with our loved ones over delicious foods, and for reflecting on all that we are grateful for. However, it’s also a time to […]
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Stacy Frizzle-Edgerton: A full house and a grateful heart
Twenty years ago this month, I made a radical life change and moved to Maine with my husband and 2-year-old daughter, Daphne. I had been to Maine to visit many times as my brother Don had settled in Dresden in 1983 and my other brother Gary bought a cabin in Fryeburg in 1989. And since […]
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Brunswick residents to debate best path forward on town’s degrading sidewalks
The Brunswick Town Council will host a public hearing on Dec. 5, giving residents the opportunity to share their thoughts on two possible versions of a long-awaited project to replace the town’s downtown sidewalks.
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The Maine Idea: Opportunity knocks for Maine tax reform
One of the little-noticed results of the Nov. 8 election – at least in Maine – was the vote on referendum Question 1 that passed in Massachusetts. After decades of trying, Question 1 constitutionally amended the Bay State’s 5% flat income tax rate with a 4% surcharge on incomes above $1 million, making an effective […]
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Brunswick to buy land for $4 million, preventing controversial housing development
Backed by both housing and environmental advocates, the Brunswick Town Council Monday approved a nearly $4 million land purchase that could affect the town’s landscape for decades to come.
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Bath to light up its holiday tree later for ‘brighter effect’
In past years, daylight took away from the “awe factor” of the tree lighting, so this year, Santa will wait until after dark to flip the switch.
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Tom Purcell: Thurber’s tail: How my dog brought joy to my elderly dad
My Lab puppy, Thurber, was born on Christmas Day, 2020 — the best Christmas blessing I ever received. But he bestowed even greater blessings on my mother and father. In his 87th year, my father was facing a series of health challenges. Waiting for the other shoe to drop — waiting for a middle-of-the night […]