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Learning key lessons while watching Brunswick-Topsham bridge build

As a regular observer of the Brunswick-Topsham bridge project, I have watched with awe from the early excavations through the precision placement of massive steel beams. Progress has been impressive, and we eagerly await the final product. Amid the political division and rancor in our country, it is a pleasant diversion to observe impressive technical […]

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Tariffs bring a major new tax

In his avalanche of actions, President Trump has adopted an across-the-board tax increase. Like many of his other moves, he should have sought Congressional approval, but he chose to act on his own. He is using powers meant for a true national emergency to radically increase tariffs as he launches his personal view of trade […]

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Fairwinds and OystHERS honored with business awards

Last Friday, our chamber hosted the Annual Awards Night 2025 with 115 attendees joining us to celebrate eight incredible business leaders. It was truly a special night with laughter, some holding back of tears and one common thread that community may be more important now then it has ever been. Over the next few weeks, […]

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Democrats accept Trump’s ‘losers’ label

Donald Trump likes to acclaim winners (often himself) and scorn losers. If you are a “loser,” he holds you in contempt. After last November’s elections, the Democrats were losers. They saw control of the federal government go to President Trump, the Trump Republican Party in Congress and a Supreme Court majority openly sympathetic to him. […]