I expected the Irish schadendfruede. Although I generally identify as Italian (primarily because of the food, family and temper) my father had red hair, freckles and some relatives in County Somewhere. My ties to the old country are pretty attenuated, but I’ve been around Irish Americans most of my life, so I knew that they’d […]
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From the Chamber: There’s no such thing as a sub-minimum wage and other tip credit myths
We live in a politicized world. When a policy issue is being discussed — nearly any policy — the opposing sides often rely on intentionally inciteful language to persuade, dissuade and manipulate voters into seeing their side. There are a number of tactics that are used: false equivalencies, straw men, sweeping generalizations, historical inaccuracies and […]
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Letters to the editor: Support for Hepler’s, Vitelli’s re-election
As I term out, having proudly represented West Bath (and Harpswell and northeast Brunswick) for 8 years in the Maine House of Representatives, I look ahead to who can best represent West Bath and all of House District 49 going forward.That person is my good friend and colleague Rep. Allison Hepler, running for re-election to […]
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Local roundup: Richmond girls roll to win over Valley
Eight different players score for Bobcats; Brunswick field hockey tops Edward Little.
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Brunswick peak-bagger conquers Scottish hiking challenge
Brunswick resident Peter Chingos finished a 28-year quest to climb 282 Scottish Munros on August 31, making him one of just a handful of Americans to complete the feat.
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John L. Micek: Getting older means saying goodbye to friends
There are stubborn and unwelcome facts about getting older. The gray hairs that weren’t there the day before. The injuries from running or other sports that come easier and are harder to shake off than they were before. And your friends die. This summer, I’ve said farewell to two dear friends who, as dear friends […]
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Mainebiz celebrates the 2022 Women to Watch
Kristine Logan, executive director for the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, is one of five women being honored this year.
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Bangor Savings Bank Foundation distributes over $88,000 to nonprofits
College Guild in Brunswick received $5,000 the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s grant program.
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Brunswick Downtown Association launches Buy Local Buy Brunswick
New shop local program to help small businesses in Brunswick.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Whitewater thrills and spills on throwback cruise
More than three dozen whitewater paddlers in over 30 boats recently assembled at Webb’s Campground in West Forks on a beautiful summer day. They gathered for the annual Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society (PPCS) Throwback Cruise on the Dead River. Joining the Kennebec River at The Forks after 16 miles of almost continuous Class I […]