Without grace, our public discourse will continue to suffer. “Grace,” according to Dictionary.com, has more than one meaning, but all of them are powerful. Grace is “a pleasing or attractive quality,” as well as “favor or goodwill.” In a religious sense, grace is “a virtue or excellence of divine origin” – a gift from God […]
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Editorial: Step up, impeach, convict
Any reasonable leader would see the writing on the wall in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Yet it’s no surprise that President Trump is remorseless over his seditious comments that led to the desecration of the seat of our nation’s democracy and the death of a police officer. That’s true […]
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Commentary: Why Trump’s challenges to democracy will be a big problem for Biden
When a mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and stopped Congress from certifying Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, it was scary – and fatal for at least five people. But it did not pose a serious threat to the nation’s democracy. An attempt at an illegal power grab somehow keeping Donald […]
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Commentary: Through her divisive rhetoric, Education Secretary DeVos leaves a troubled legacy of her own
Note: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos resigned from her post effective Jan. 8, 2021, saying there was “no mistaking” the impact that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric had on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Here, five scholars offer their views on DeVos’ legacy at the federal agency she headed for four years. Mark Hlavacik, […]
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Indoor track and field teams doing what they can to string together a season
Competitive meets are likely out this season, but teams look to get creative if and when they can practice.
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Guest column: Desperately seeking moderation
Recent events in Washington D.C., culminating Wednesday in the collapse of Trump’s Presidency, have shocked Americans regardless of politics. In an astonishing act of hubris run amok Trump tarnished our country, destroyed his legacy, and laid waste to the Republican party. It’s enough to make a moderate Republican long for President Carter. The keyword above […]
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Boys basketball: Cony downs Mt. Ararat on the first night of the season
TOPSHAM — Five years ago when School Administrative District 75 approved a new high school to be constructed, no one involved could have considered this is how the first home basketball game would be occurring. On the opening night of the 2021 winter high school sports season, Mt. Ararat opened its new gym to the […]
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The Maine Idea: Without an agenda, Maine GOP soldiers on
If Maine Republicans want to be taken seriously, they can start by becoming serious themselves. Following the chaos that engulfed the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, almost everyone had something to say, and some Republicans who had long neglected to notice that we elected a new president found moments of clarity. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, […]
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Dick Polman: Trump’s mob runs wild. Why is anyone shocked?
The domestic terrorism that we witnessed Wednesday was always bound to happen. The feral creature who nurtured it had long signaled us that it was coming. I watched in horror and fury, as did you, but I was not shocked to see the MAGA rabble running wild. What’s really shocking is that anyone could possibly […]
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Giving Voice: Community strength in numbers
The year 2020 was not what anyone had anticipated. The world was turned on its side, masks covered up any chance at a smile and people were hospitalized all over the state. What hadn’t changed is the loyalty of community supporters in a time of need. Throughout Brunswick and the Midcoast Maine community, local non-profits have […]