For decades, Maine’s public school classrooms have functioned as Petri dishes, growing experimental cultures as much as educating students. From “new math” in the 1960s and the “open classroom” concept of the early 1970s through the more recent “ portfolio assessments,” “ mastery learning,” “personal learning paths,” “authentic task development,” “student centered learning” and “standards […]

As the chief administrative officials for our respective organizations, we are keenly aware of the looming budget challenges that many Brunswick residents are concerned about. This situation is not new to the Brunswick Town Council or School Board. We have been addressing the loss of revenues for the past three years, although this year appears […]

With oil prices inching up each day, now is the worst time to undercut energy efficiency programs that have helped put more money in the pockets of Maine families and businesses. But that is exactly what Gov. Paul LePage and his Republican allies are doing. Common sense will tell you the cheapest form of energy […]

To the editor: Do the citizens of Brunswick believe a town-enacted ordinance should trump every other person’s right to live a peaceful life? The town of Brunswick issues permits in the rural area allowing unlimited firing from sunup to sundown. We are now entering the firing season, and my ability to enjoy the weekend’s beautiful […]

To the editor: A Florida law passed in 2005 is making headlines because it gives individuals the right to stand their ground and use deadly force against an unarmed person. Recently, a Florida lawmaker stated that the law was never meant to be applied in cases like Trayvon Martin. When the law was being debated, […]