It’s stories like the one we ran on Monday that leave us scratching our heads about how local officials operate. The Brunswick FoodShed project would renovate one freight shed and rebuild a second one at the corner of Union and Weymouth streets. That work would create 19 heated year-round indoor vendor stalls for the Brunswick […]

We are familiar with the term, “peace dividend,” meaning that as a war ends, there is an effort, at least, to beat swords into ploughshares and have extra money to spend on domestic needs, or to pay down the debt if you happen to be an Austerian. Despite the U.S.’s new advance into the Syrian […]

Even though it ultimately failed at the ballot box, the recent campaign for Scottish independence should cheer supporters of the numerous secession movements springing up around the globe. In the weeks leading up to the referendum, it appeared that the people of Scotland were poised to vote to secede from the United Kingdom. Defeating the […]

Susan Collins has earned our respect, our praise and our vote for United States Senator. In the din of partisan bickering between Congress and the White House, Susan Collins remains the voice of reason and provides some much needed leadership both within her party and across the aisle. Senator Collins serves as a reminder to […]

At a time of partisan division both in Augusta and Washington, we need to reward those who have the experience and commitment to work cooperatively to serve Maine citizens. Stan Gerzofsky is one of those public servants. He has been one of the most accessible legislators, by maintaining regular “office” hours in Brunswick and Freeport, […]

Those who are leading the charge to keep bear baiting, hounding and trapping are once again using smoke and mirrors rather than science and facts to defend these unsportsmanlike and dangerous practices. The Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife claims department biologists oppose the bear referendum. They only need two to oppose it in […]