What do Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have in common? They both have come up with extreme solutions to deal with illegal immigrants coming across their borders. And they both have met with strong opposition even from their friends. Abbott tried to seize control of immigration policy by having Texas […]
Times Record
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Lois Skillings: Maine has a lung issue — a Trek Across Maine will help
According to the American Lung Association, Maine’s lung cancer incidence rate is among the highest in America (46th overall), while early diagnosis and survival also lag behind many other states. It doesn’t help that vaping is on the rise: Between 2017 and 2019, the number of Maine high school students who use e-cigarettes increased from 15 percent […]
advertisement
Posted inTimes Record Opinion, Uncategorized
The Conversation: The seeds of the alt-right, America’s emergent right-wing populist movement
THE CONVERSATION — Over the past year, far-right activists – which some have labeled the “alt-right” – have gone from being an obscure, largely online subculture to a player at the very center of American politics. On August 12, an amalgamation of far-right activist groups, ranging from Vanguard America to Identity Evropa, convened in Charlottesville, Virginia […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: Flavored tobacco ban won’t keep it out of kids’ hands
I suspect almost all residents of Brunswick agree that tobacco use by our youth is a problem. I also suspect most of us want to find ways to effectively combat adult products falling into the hands of underage people. Unfortunately, the new ban on flavored tobacco products fails to address this issue and is simply […]
Posted inVarsity Maine
Local roundup: Brunswick softball powers way past Lake Region
Kelsey Sullivan hits two solo home runs for Dragons.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Gardiner girls lacrosse rallies past Brunswick
Sophie Blanchard nets game-winner late in regulation to help carry Tigers.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath officials project modest tax increases in proposed 2023 budget
Owners of a $200,000 home would see about a $12 tax increase under Bath’s proposed 2023 budget, which the city council will deliberate and amend over the next several weeks.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
High school baseball preview: Freeport primed for another championship run
Falcons reached Class B title game last season, and return another strong squad this season.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
High school softball preview: With loaded roster, Brunswick aims for deep A North run
Dragons return heavy hitters and strong arms, making them a contender.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Tom Purcell: Taxes always on my mind
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain but death and taxes.” That quote is often attributed to Ben Franklin or Mark Twain, but whoever said it, no truer words have ever been spoken. I filed my annual income tax extension on April 18, 2022, the last day of this year I was […]