THE CONVERSATION — Momentous questions for the U.S. Supreme Court and momentous consequences for the country are likely now that the court has announced it will decide whether former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump is eligible to appear on the Colorado ballot. The court’s decision to consider the issue comes in the wake of Colorado’s […]
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Posted inObituaries
Mike Sadler, desert navigator who guided WWII commandos, dies at 103
In mid-December 1941, a group of British commandos gathered in the Libyan desert outside an enemy airfield west of Sirte. They had crossed 400 miles during more than two days, driving stripped-down vehicles through wadis and wind-packed sand from an oasis deep in the Sahara. Their guide, navigator Mike Sadler, was on his first mission, […]
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Congressional leaders announce agreement on topline spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown
The agreement provides some concessions to House Republicans who viewed the spending restrictions in a previous agreement as insufficient.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick artist, author paints 208 women for Curtis Memorial Library show
An exhibition of Charlotte Agell’s portraits is on display in the Morrell Meeting Room through Jan. 30.
Posted inSports
NFL roundup: Titans knock Jaguars out of playoffs
Tennessee’s 28-20 victory over Jacksonville hands the AFC South title to Houston, and playoff berths to Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Posted inNews
Fire destroys garage, workshop on Bear Pond Road in Hartford
Firefighters from seven towns responded early Sunday to the blaze.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sunday’s college roundup: Bates rolls to win in NESCAC opener
Women’s basketball: The Bobcats improve to 11-2 overall with a 73-42 win over Connecticut College.
Posted inTimes Record
Former Brunswick councilor accused of child porn possession due back in court
Christopher Watkinson, a former Brunswick town councilor and Bowdoin College instructor, is accused of having sexually explicit material of a minor under 12.
Posted inSports
Rafael Nadal withdraws from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury
The two-time Australian Open champion has a small tear and hopes to be ready to compete at the French Open.
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Letter: Decision about Trump on ballot raising wrong questions
Should the people of Maine decide whether Donald Trump is on the primary ballot? Should Secretary of State Shenna Bellows be impeached? These are the wrong questions to be asking in our democracy. The duties of Maine’s secretary of state include ensuring that candidates who appear on the primary ballot are qualified for the office […]
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