THE CONVERSATION — Charles III became the King of the United Kingdom on Sept. 8, 2022, having spent almost all of his 73 years preparing for this role, watching the example of his mother, Elizabeth II. Yet, he faces an uncertain course as monarch. The legacy of Charles’ mother is complex. While her presence was a source of […]
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Local roundup: Mt. Ararat field hockey shuts out Morse
Grace Keleher notches hat trick for Eagles.
Signature gelato flavor honors Kate Furbish Elementary and its namesake
Kate Furbish School Chickadee Chocolate Chip, one of four September flavors of the month at Gelato Fiasco in Brunswick, celebrates the town’s newest school and the woman who lent it her name.
United Way promotes belonging with fall campaign
United Way of Mid Coast Maine kicked off its annual fall campaign Sept. 8 with the theme “You Belong. Let’s LIVE UNITED.” The campaign goal is to raise $1,650,000 to improve people’s lives in Brunswick, Harpswell, Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties, according to a prepared release. Last year, United Way helped over 20,000 Midcoast residents with […]
Council of Governments hosts strategic planning sessions for area residents
The Midcoast Council of Governments is hosting a series of Strategic Plan 2022 Sessions to develop a five-year planning and development strategy for the region. The sessions are broken up by region with two meetings per region: Brunswick, Harpswell and Sagadahoc County, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12; Lincoln County, Sept. 21 and Oct. 13; rural […]
The Conversation: Charles III faces challenges at home, abroad – and even in defining what it means to be king
THE CONVERSATION — Charles III became the King of the United Kingdom on Sept. 8, 2022, having spent almost all of his 73 years preparing for this role, watching the example of his mother, Elizabeth II. Yet, he faces an uncertain course as monarch. The legacy of Charles’ mother is complex. While her presence was a source of […]
The Conversation: In 1953, ‘Queen-crazy’ American women looked to Elizabeth II as inspiration
THE CONVERSATION — In the spring of 1953, women from across the United States traveled to Britain – for many, it was their first time abroad. The impetus for the trip was Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, held in Westminster Abbey on a rainy June 2 of that year. Among those making the journey were Peggy Webber, […]
Michael Reagan: Things are not cool in California
In California, a historic heat wave has exposed yet again what big idiots the politicians in Sacramento are. To prevent daily rolling blackouts in Beverly Hills like the ones they have in places like Ghana, Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked us to not use electricity between 4 and 9 p.m. The idea is to conserve […]
Tenants frustrated after address change stumps mail carriers
An address change meant to aid first responders in the case of an emergency has left the tenants of 24 Cumberland St. struggling to get their mail.
Local roundup: Richmond girls soccer tops Sacopee Valley in overtime
Eden Balduf scores with 19 seconds left in extra period to give the Bobcats the win.