On memories and love On occasion, I tune into PBS to view their broadcast of “Finding Your Roots.” I have observed a common thread through most of the episodes and from most of the celebrities they have researched. The consistent admission is that most of their families talked very little about their ancestors and relatives […]
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The Conversation: Choose better passwords with the help of science
THE CONVERSATION — For years, computer users have been told they should have complicated passwords, including numbers, punctuation marks and other symbols, and upper- and lowercase letters. Despite those being hard to remember, people were told not to write their passwords down, and forced to make up new ones quite frequently. Users dutifully complied – […]
‘Friendraiser’ party will benefit Brunswick recreation complex
The Landing Block Party, hosted by Flight Deck Brewing and Wild Oats from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, will raise public interest and money for the Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex, a multi-million-dollar project that could break ground next summer.
Leader of United Way of Mid Coast Maine to retire after 30 years of service
Executive Director Barbara Reinertsen will retire at the end of the year.
High school girls soccer preview: Brunswick eyes repeat success
Dragons are coming off a championship season, and they should be in the mix again.
John L. Micek: Biden’s Philly speech was a challenge to us all
Returning to the state where he launched his candidacy — and the one that handed him the White House in 2020 — President Joe Biden on Thursday called on Americans to join him in a fight to preserve democracy and to beat back the forces of extremism. The 30-minute address was equal parts tribute to […]
Michael Reagan: Shooting back at President Biden
How much does President Biden dislike America? Let us count the ways. Last week, our phony uniter-in-chief called about half of the country – Republicans and all red-hatted supporters of Donald Trump – semi-fascists. His press secretary – the person who has the impossible job of trying to clarify, excuse or walk-back Biden’s daily gaffes […]
Boys soccer preview: Midcoast teams look to taste success again
Brunswick, Lisbon among teams looking to build of strong seasons.
The Recycle Bin: Introducing our new columnist
Introducing Nancy Chandler, of the Topsham Recycling Committee and MSAD 75 School Board, the new writer of The Recycle Bin column. A little history and some credentials from Nancy: My husband, Chip Chandler, designed a solar, wood-heated A-frame in Phippsburg in 1980 that functioned to raise our two children with no furnace or fossil fuel […]
MTEC donates equipment to Region 10 Technical High School
Region 10 student in the HVAC program will directly benefit from the Maine Energy Marketers Association Technical Education Center’s donation.