Maine has many positive attributes that make this state a wonderful place to live. One of those attributes, public access to the beautiful land that surrounds us, is something we often take for granted. We sometimes forget that good public policy promoted conservation in Maine for years, leaving a legacy of respect for the land. […]
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Letter: Let's videotape every gun sale in Maine
Regarding last week’s columns by Edgar Allen Beem (“The Universal Notebook: Sick of guns, sick of intimidation”) and Marian McCue (“Capitol Notebook: Video poll-watchers preview battle over guns”), I wonder if the Project Dirigo people would be equally supportive of videotaping every gun sale in Maine, and collecting the names and addresses of purchasers – […]
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Letter: Beem's column on guns is a sign of weakness
It’s people like Edgar Allen Beem who complain about guns (“The Universal Notebook: Sick of guns, sick of intimidation”), but they quiver when confronted by armed enemies (burglars, terrorists, etc.). They couldn’t even protect their own families. Beem is a classic example of how groups like ISIS and al-Qaida portray the typical jaded American. Bruce […]
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Letter: Beem isn't the only one 'sick of (gun lobby) intimidation'
Thank to Edgar Allen Beem for his column on being “sick of intimidation” by the gun lobby. Those are my sentiments exactly. Right below that column was Marian McCue’s commentary about the gun lobby supporters shooting videos of citizens signing petitions to require background checks at gun shows. I am now aware that almost all […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Nov. 13
Arrests 11/4 at 1:08 p.m. Paula Lozier, 42, of Long Street, Brunswick, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Bypass Drive on charges of operating under the influence and violating conditions of release. 11/5 at 7:45 p.m. Jeremiah Snape, 34, of Thompson Road, Harpswell, was arrested by Sgt. Mark Gilliam on Cathance Road on an […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Nov. 13
Arrests 10/30 at 10:11 p.m. A 16 year-old male, of West Bath, was arrested on Tibbetts Drive by Officer Brian Funke on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking and a probation hold. 11/6 at 4:24 p.m. Kathy A. Vargas, 47, of Wellesley Estates, Portland, was arrested on Elm Street by Officer Charles Tompson on a charge […]
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David P. Menard, 85
BRUNSWICK — David P. Menard, 85, of Scarponi Drive, died Nov. 8, at his home surrounded by family. Menard was born in Brunswick Jan. 8, 1930, the son of Joseph and Alice Tetreault Menard. He attended St. John’s School and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1948. On Oct. 8, 1965, he married Geraldine C. […]
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Bath Police Beat: Nov. 13
Arrests 11/6 at 6 p.m. Stacey Stinson, 38, of Riverside Drive, Auburn, was arrested by Sgt. Nathan Gould on Water Street on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 11/7 at 1:30 a.m. Gregory Snyder, 32, of High Street, was arrested by Sgt. Mike Lever at Middle and Bath streets on an outstanding warrant. 11/7 at […]
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Paul N. MacDonald, 82: Community leader, avid golfer
BRUNSWICK – Paul N. MacDonald, 82, a resident of The Maine Veterans Home in Augusta, died Nov. 7. He was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Bath, a son of Arthur N. MacDonald and Dorothy (Coombs) MacDonald. He attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School with the Class of 1950, Columbian Preparatory School in […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Nov. 13
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 1-8.