2015
Exceptionalism: The Republic of Venice — Part II
Americans have been taught that their form of government is best. Civic lessons teach our children about the superiority of an elected system of representatives, a legislature divided into an upper and lower house and other quaint ideas derived from our era of independence and war with Great Britain. Venetians were well acquainted with ideas […]
Canals of Maine
An early transportation facility in Maine was the canal. The need for public support for canals was recognized in 1820 by the state’s first Governor William King’s inaugural address. In 1834, the Board of Internal Improvements was authorized by the Maine Legislature. The Board’s responsibility was to “ explore and examine the great water courses […]
U.S. Catholic bishops discuss how to best follow pope’s lead
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops engaged Thursday in a rare public discussion about whether their priorities properly reflect those of Pope Francis, with one church leader urging an emphasis on helping immigrants that’s at least as energetic as the bishops’ focus on religious freedom. The issue arose at the U.S. Conference of […]
Love is Inclusive … Not Exclusive
Growing up attending a conservative Christian school during the late- 1970s, I was “that girl” — the one whose divorced Mom didn’t shave; the one who wore her brother’s hand- me- downs and was often mistaken for a boy; the one who stood on the back- yard chicken coop shouting obscenities. It didn’t win me […]
E.Brunswick Baptist hosting fundraisers
BRUNSWICK — East Brunswick Baptist Church is conducting a pair of fundraising events this weekend. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, a yard sale and bake sale will take place at 174 Old Barth Road. A rain date for the event (it would take place at the same time) is Saturday, June […]
Rev. Niese presiding over Sunday service
ORR’S ISLAND — Rev. Alfred Niese will preside over the service Sunday, June 14, at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through September 27. For more information about the church and its services, call (207) […]
Carbo offering clinic, talk at Berean Baptist
BRUNSWICK — A free hitting clinic presented by former Boston Red Sox outfielder Bernie Carbo and the Diamond Club Ministry will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Brunswick High School. There will be free autographs and Carbo will be selling his biography, “Saving Bernie Carbo.” The next day, Sunday, July 5, Carbo […]