Brunswick history tour to examine conflict and community at the Cathance Mill

Brunswick Executive Airport gets funding for weather equipment

Brunswick Executive Airport has received $371,214 in federal money to install weather reporting equipment. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2022 Airport Improvement Program. “Brunswick Executive Airport is home to multiple aerospace companies and has been a major catalyst for the redevelopment of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station,” […]

Guest column: Abortion as a human right

In the ensuing avalanche of commentary on the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe versus Wade, only passing reference has been made to the internationally recognized “inalienable” human rights that provide a solid foundation for protecting women. Appealing to human rights grounds abortion in a moral framework — shared by practically all nations — of what […]

From the Garden: 5 common ailments in vegetable gardens and how to treat them

You started seeds in spring and watched as they sprouted, then watered, fertilized and even staked plants as they grew, while visions of summer salads, grilled vegetables and homemade pickles danced in your head. Then one day, black blotches, yellow-spotted leaves and mushy bottoms showed up, and your dreams turned to nightmares. Many home gardeners […]

The Recycle Bin: Final column

While I am very pleased that our town has made the switch away from landfilling our trash to sending it to the ecomaine waste-to-energy plant for the next 10 years, and I have been gratified by the response my column has received over the past two years, this will be the last one. As those […]

Rockland long-term care facility resident died after being found in the snow

The December incident was the second death in Maine that month involving a resident who slipped out of a facility unsupervised.

Why Donald Trump can’t be prosecuted for ‘dereliction of duty’ for his inaction on Jan. 6

During the prime-time hearing on July 21, 2022 of the House January 6 committee, the two panel members leading the hearing used the phrase “dereliction of duty” to describe the conduct of then-President Donald Trump. Trump “was told by everyone to halt the violence,” Rep. Elaine Luria, a Democrat from Virginia, said. “But he refused […]

Dick Polman: Republican’s nutcase candidates stoke Democratic hopes

Do I detect a faint glimmer of good news? Trump’s cult party still seems on track to capture the House, thanks to inflation (which is worldwide) and high gas prices (which are steadily declining). But Democrats’ best hope is to retain control of the Senate – and perhaps pick up a seat, or even two. […]

Gordon Weil: U.S. struggles between idealism and realism

Biden’s Middle East trip revealed struggle between values and interests

Guest column: Through COVID the cuddles prevail

I awoke on May 2 with itchy sinuses, watery eyes, and the thought that I must be getting a cold. So, I masked up and went to work – staying six feet from everyone. Jill was tired and fuzzy-headed as well, so we both decided to test for COVID that afternoon and while her test […]