“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” — […]

We’re scratching our heads over the letter Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, sent to the operator of the Amtrak Downeaster, criticizing that agency for wanting to site “an industrial-use facility in a residential neighborhood.” Gerzofsky says a $12 million layover facility for passenger trains on federally owned land between Church Road and Stanwood Street would harm […]

Republicans and Democrats have both proposed federal budgets, the first time in years that each has come up with a plan. Both parties call for tax increases and spending cuts. The difference is mainly about what each would do with the money from the tax increases. The Republicans would raise some taxes to reduce others. […]

It’s that time of year again, when the Brunswick school board puts together next school year’s budget. We truly hope they take heart to the dire situation this country and the residents of this town are in financially, with all of the federal and state cuts as well as job losses and cut hours. In […]

To the Editor: I read JT Leonard’s article regarding concerns I have raised about the proposed train layover facility to be built in the Brunswick West neighborhood (“Gerzofsky says residents ‘abused’,” April 3, Page A1). I believe it is necessary to clarify my position on a few points to ensure my constituents are clear on […]

To the Editor: Abused, really? Stan Gerzofsky stating that “this community is being abused because it was built near tracks that were never used, nor ever intended to be used, for this purpose.” What? If you purchase a home near railroad tracks, isn’t there some sort of presumption that one day a train may roll […]

There might be one way Jackie Bradley Jr. could improve upon his opening day performance against the Yankees. He could get a hit. The already annointed Red Sox rookie sensation did everything but that in his team’s 8-2 victory over the injury-riddled Yankees. The 22-year-old, playing left field in deference to Jacoby Ellsbury, walked three […]

Emily Vail teaches Advanced English II — an honors course — to Mt. Ararat High School sophomores. Not an easy task these days. … OMG. Students in her class are studying rhetorical analysis by examining professional opinion essays and persuasive writing. Emily wrote to me recently that the Opinon-Editorial assignment she gave her students was […]