I’d like to comment on a recent op-ed column (“Maine Voices: It’s inevitable that U.S. consumers will plug into electric vehicles,” Dec. 30) for which an editor wrote a subheadline describing the American political spectrum as a continuum “from patriots to clean-energy advocates.” Here’s the problem: This phrasing implies that far right-wing ideologues are “patriots,” […]
2016
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Maine Voices: Requiring licenses for too many jobs hinders economic mobility
The proliferation of occupational licensing limits opportunity and raises costs for consumers.
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New council faces many challenges
BRUNSWICK The Brunswick Town Council will meet today to elect their chairman as well as other appointees to committees and set dates for regular 2016 meetings. In the year ahead, councilors agree there will be some hurdles to overcome. Council Chairwoman Sarah Brayman said she would like to serve another term. She lauded the work […]
Posted inTimes Record
106 years of age
BATH To say that Amanda King has seen a lot of changes in her lifetime may be a bit of an understatement, especially since she just celebrated her 106th birthday last week. “There are a lot of changes, naturally,” she said on Sunday afternoon as she sat in her chair at the Winship Green Center […]
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Orr’s Island garage blaze started as vehicle fire
HARPSWELL Firefighters say that last week’s blaze on Orr’s Island that destroyed a garage and several rare vehicles was ignited by a burning SUV. Thanks to quick work by firefighters, the home was saved, however. The fire broke out at the home of Arnold and Nancy Bennett at 21 Lower Road, off Lowell’s Cove Road, […]
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Maine’s legislators returning to Augusta this week
AUGUSTA Lawmakers returning to work this week will soon face the question of whether Gov. Paul LePage should be punished for pressuring a charter school operator to rescind a job offer for a political adversary, House Speaker Mark Eves. Eves, D-Berwick, said many lawmakers want to hold the Republican governor accountable for his alleged abuse […]
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Back to the Future discussions to be held at Topsham library
TOPSHAM The third presentation in a series examining Topsham’s past and future, “Topsham’s historic heritage: Can we build for the future without losing the past?” will take place on Jan. 12 at 6: 30 p. m. Topsham’s heritage is reflected in the historic district in the original village area and other features throughout town. Listen […]
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OUI charges in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick police responded to two minor crashes in seperate incidents Dec. 30 and in both cases arrested the drivers, charging them with alleged operating under the influence. The first crash was reported in the area of 440 River Road shortly before 7 p.m. According to Brunswick Police Lt. Tom Garrepy, Evan Clement, 26, […]
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Farewell party for Lisbon councilors
LISBON — The Lisbon Town Council has invited residents to join them in saying farewell to three councilors who recently finished terms on the town council. The farewell party will be held at DaVinci’s Eatery at 150 Mill St., Lewiston at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15. Those who attend must pay for their own meal […]