Ken Frederic’s Coastal Journal article, “Wake up to liberal bullying and stop pretending,” demonstrates the troubling practice of presenting 1. as “fact” what are personal opinions, and 2. intermingling the occasional fact with not only beliefs and opinions, but fictions. The result is muddled amalgam that leaves an impression without any learning. Granted, modern neurology […]
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Letter to the editor: Band together to protect our liberties
Maybe you’ve investigated and found the information: Our president and many politicians have accepted millions of dollars from the National Rifle Association. You might question why we taxpayers should support those politicians, since the NRA can. The same might be asked regarding the millions of dollars they receive from corporations. Follow the money: Who are […]
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Letter to the editor: West Bath Democrats urged to caucus on Sunday
I want to encourage my fellow West Bath Democrats to attend the 2018 Maine Democratic Party Caucus on Sunday, March 4. There is much at stake this year, and the caucus gives local Dems a unique opportunity to get together, discuss issues important to us both locally and statewide, and to identify different ways to […]
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VIA PRESS HERALD: Bowdoinham woman found at home with severe injuries dies hours later
Beaulah ‘Mary’ Sylvester, 55, was found unconscious in her home on Post Road Monday morning.
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City error means Legislature must bail out Bath bonds
BATH — The city’s tardiness in publishing a proposed borrowing plan last November means the state Legislature must ensure the marketability of the now-approved bonds is not compromised. It is the second time in recent months that the city has missed a bond-publishing deadline, requiring approval of the borrowing to be revisited. “We have to […]
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'Downtown Tomorrow' forum to help guide Bath Comp Plan update
BATH — The city and the Main Street Bath organization are seeking community input on how to shape downtown in the next few years. A “Downtown Tomorrow” visioning forum will be held at the Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Craig Freshley of Good Group Decisions will facilitate. […]
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Bath nets federal funds for sewer system upgrades
BATH — The city is receiving $8.8 million in federal money to complete a wastewater system upgrade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week. The USDA is providing $6.5 million through a Rural Development loan, and $2.3 million through a grant. The city will also contribute $1 million to the total $9.8 million project […]
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VIA Centralmaine.com: Coast Guard preparing for new Kennebec River Ice-breaking effort
Observations by the Coast Guard and Kennebec County officials show thinning ice and stretches of open water on the river south of Richmond.
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Unanimous support for new Veteran's Memorial at Brunswick Mall
A significant facelift will improve the usability and appearance of an underused part of Brunswick’s Town Mall
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Brunswick Police: Feb. 23
Arrests 2/15 at 12:10 a.m. Andrew S.B. Nixon, 28, was arrested at Gurnet and Coombs Road by Officer Patrick Scott on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/15 at 7:23 p.m. Jeremy J. Herrick, 29, of Durham Road, was arrested at Bunganuc Road by Officer Joshua Bernier on charges of assault and refusing to submit to arrest […]