2015
Bath FD working to improve outreach to community
BATH After the state saw 11 lives lost in house fires in recent months, a local fire department is stepping up its public outreach during the new year in efforts to prevent such tragedies through education. In 2015, the Bath Fire Department plans to introduce a new public education program in the City of Bath. […]
Red Cross seeks nominees for award
If you know of a Good Samaritan who performed an extraordinary act of heroism or courage, the American Red Cross in Maine wants to hear their story. The Red Cross is accepting nominations for its annual Real Heroes Award. The Real Heroes Award recognizes Mainers who have demonstrated acts of heroism, provided outstanding community service, […]
MEETINGS
Arrowsic ROAD COMMISSION, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Bath PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 6 p.m., city hall. CITY COUNCIL, Wednesday, 6 p.m., city hall. Bowdoin BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town office. Brunswick TOWN COUNCIL INAUGURATION, Monday, 7 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers, 85 Union St. PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers, […]
BTLT Gives Thanks
The 30-year history of the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust is a vivid example of how much communities can achieve with sustained effort guided by a common vision. At this time of year, when gratitude and giving take on extra meaning, the Trust wants to express heartfelt gratitude to its thousands of generous friends who have supported […]
GOP’s Time Has Come
This should be the best of years for the Republican Party. It holds its largest majority since 1928 in the U.S. House of Representatives. It controls the governor’s chair and both houses of the state legislature (there only one in Nebraska) in 24 states. If you add up the popular vote for House members across […]
2016 Election Begins Now
The Democrats now have a thoroughly cleaned clock set at two years and running. Still wound licking, their strategy is to distance themselves even further from the top of their ticket to defeat. That, apparently, is achieved by rallying behind an even earlier ticket to defeat. The hope now is that Hillary Clinton can, two […]
Ethics & Religion
Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act, or ACA) “is riddled with inequities,” writes my son, John McManus, a columnist with “Life Science Leader.” First, illegal immigrants may soon get Medicaid coverage financed 100 percent by the federal government, “while 7 million American citizens who live below the poverty line receive no coverage. Why? If the poor […]