Team breaks through with the bats to earn first victory in Florida.
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Guest column: Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust connects people to nature
The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) marked the end of its 2020-21 fiscal year on June 30 with hearts full of gratitude to our members and our community. First, to our members. To all of the 1,081 individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who joined BTLT or renewed their memberships in 2020-21, thank you. BTLT has worked […]
Letters: Thank you Avian Haven; When supression is not suppression
Thank you Avian Haven Thank goodness for Avian Haven. On my way to Staple’s in Cook’s Corner the other day, I noticed a lone young gull dragging a wing. I left the car and with my umbrella followed in the driving rain. The gull attempted to groom the wing and alternately pull it up and […]
Guest column: Boredom bites
Boredom bites, right? Now wait. Don’t be offended. I truly I don’t know what “bites” means in the vernacular. But I know if something “bites” it means it’s not a good thing. Thus as an example, boredom bites. “Boredom” is aptly defined as “tedium,” and also as “ennui” which I always thought was that whitish, long-leafed […]
Ararat rallies late but falls short in second game at Cal Ripken World Series
Ararat offense wakes up late but early deficit is too much to overcome.
Carl Golden: Republicans continue petty political squabbles amid the pandemic
Even as the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus rips through the country, sending infections and hospitalizations soaring to levels not experienced in months, many Congressional Republicans cling stubbornly to the notion it’s no more serious than a hangnail and preventive or protective steps are unnecessary. From the onset of the most serious public health […]
Ararat drops opening game at Cal Ripken World Series
Ararat falls to Palm Beach Gardens National in opening game at 12U Major60 Cal Ripken World Series.
Dick Polman: COVID widow tells deniers to get real
Kudos to grieving widow Julia Letlow, a Louisiana Republican congresswoman, for setting the record straight. Better late than never. Last November – you may dimly recall, if at all – her husband Luke won a House seat but never made it to Washington. In mid-December he announced that he had COVID. Twelve days later, he […]
Maine cultural centers awarded federal grants
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums for America program will award three projects in Maine’s First Congressional District with a combined $659,441 in grants and combined matching amounts of $415,175. “Through my role on the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to advocate for this vital arts funding to […]
Gordon Weil: Trump’s dollars make for high stakes elections
It’s fascinating to watch a big-time gambler in high stakes games. The risks are great, but the pay-off could be huge. This week’s news reveals the high roller is Donald Trump. Using remarkable appeal to raise cash, he has staked himself to over $100 million to spend in political games. The games are the 2022 […]