I write as a longtime enthusiast of Maine’s wonderful woods and mountains. I have hiked and camped in practically all of the sites in Baxter State Park over the years. It is exciting that the Katahdin Woods and Waters, adjacent to Baxter, has been designated a national monument. These past two summers, I have explored […]
2016
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Honor veterans by making them an essential part of civilian society
Unlike the stereotype, veterans have great resiliency, strength and capacity for leadership.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: One person, one vote is something to celebrate
After all the arguments, the only voices left to be heard are the ones that matter most.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: The U.S. needs ugly pictures on cigarette packs, too
The latest research shows that graphic images are better than just words alone to deter smoking.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: ‘Maine: The way life should be’ is a dysfunctional slogan
Instead, we need to call up in ourselves the courage to face an uncertain future with resolve and confidence.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: When resources are unequal, the First Amendment is the wrong weapon
The constitutional right to free speech can be thwarted by parties with extremely deep pockets.
Posted inSports
Commentary: Brady’s bye week a bad showcase of NFL quarterbacks
Sunday wasn’t a pretty day for quarterbacks around the league, especially the Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger.
Posted inSports
NFL roundup: Pats sign Westbrook native Bates to practice squad
Trevor Bates played for the Colts in one game last month.
Posted inTimes Record
BHS hosts Maine’s election boss
BRUNSWICK On the eve of Election Day, Brunswick High School’s student government welcomed Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap to the school library to have a conversation about Maine’s voting process. The school won the honor through a statewide competition called the 2016 Voter Reg Rumble, which invited colleges and high schools statewide to host […]