Thumbs Up — Mercury descending In what John Walke of the Natural Resources Defense Council described as a “generational achievement,” the federal Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 21 released standards designed to reduce mercury pollution from power plants. The EPA will impose numerical emission limits for all existing and future coal plants and propose a […]

All eyes are on Iowa this week, as the hodgepodge field of Republican contenders gallivants across that farm state seeking a win, or at least “momentum,” in the campaign for the party’s presidential nomination. But behind the scenes, a battle is being waged by Republicans — not against each other, but against American voters. Across […]

“If you’re good at something but that’s not what you want to be doing, you have to move on, which will always be scary. If your dream doesn’t make you want to ‘Ralph’ every morning, you’re not dreaming big enough.” — Alexander Libby, Freeport native who will help direct the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.

To the editor: When I received notice that a 60,000- square- foot train garage would be built 25 yards from our backyards, I had no doubt that Brunswick would never allow it. Brunswick cares for its residents and preserves our town’s beauty and charm — in large part by keeping industry separate from where people […]

To the editor: I’m so glad that the Brunswick Town Council voted to ban the sale and personal use of fireworks in town. Fireworks are dangerous in the wrong hands. As a child, I was hurt by a “Kicking Mule.” I still have a hole on my foot. I would not let my children have […]