On March 8, 1966, Nelson’s Pillar, a 120-foot-high column in Dublin honoring British naval hero Horatio Nelson, was bombed by the Irish Republican Army.
2016
On the Bowdoin Party
Does Bowdoin College give a degree in political correctness? The recent tequila party-tiny sombreros kerfuffle makes we wonder if the college will also ban the wearing of togas. Dave BannerWest River, Maryland
Bank Stabilization Project Alarms Neighbors
It seems to us that the town of Brunswick and all who love Middle Bay owe Henry Heyburn and Rich Knox an enormous debt of gratitude, for uncovering a serious lapse in permitting for shoreline projects such as the one now under way at Miller Point. Further, it’s too bad that neither Maine nor the […]
Hobart’s Attacks Harsh and Misguided
I was saddened to read Rep. Brian Hobart’s, R-Bowdoinham, partisan attack on Rep. Denise Tepler (D-Topsham) and on half of their colleagues in the Maine House recently (”House Democrats Show Their True Colors,” Feb. 26). I knew Rep. Hobart and I differed on policy, but did not think he would resort to attacking people’s motives. […]
Calendar
TUE/8 MISCELLANEOUS DALTON TRUMBO FILM FESTIVAL: “LONELY ARE THE BRAVE,” 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHERSAL, 7p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. 542-7229. TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY: STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY IN AMERICA, 6:30p.m., […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I need some relationship advice. How do you handle household expenses with a partner? My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for 10 years. In all this time, he has never once split any of the expenses with me. I pay for everything. He does buy groceries, although not all of […]
TRI-STATE LOTTERIES
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