He is the best known and most respected hero in Maine’s illustrious history. From his exemplary service in the American Civil War to his courageous defense of Maine in 1880, he was an accomplished man of courage and determination. His death 111 years ago this week, was “a personal loss to every citizen of Maine.” […]
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Mt. Ararat girls basketball eliminates rival Brunswick
The top-seeded Eagles beat the Dragons for third time this season, knocking the defending champions out of the Class A South tournament.
The important role of ice and snow on land and water
There is so much snow right now as compared to the last several years, and it feels a little overwhelming to get out there and shovel — again. The snow does make it feel extra wintry and somehow colder, even though having snow doesn’t necessarily indicate anything about the temperature. On a recent trip south […]
Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
‘Being the students Bowdoin wants us to be’: Organizers reflect on Palestine encampment
Many students, faculty and alumni have supported the 8 students who were suspended, saying the protest touched on the values Bowdoin gave them to speak out for a cause they care about.
From the Chocolate Church: ‘Both Sides Now,’ the music and love between Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell
The relationship between two giants of 20th-century music told through story and song.
What’s up next for Bowdoin International Music Festival
Bowdoin International Music Festival will welcome violinist Ayano Ninomiya and pianist Pei-Shan Lee to Brunswick to collaborate with David Ying and Phillip Ying on Robert Schumann’s “Piano Quartet in E-flat Major” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Dutchman’s at Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. Ninomiya and Lee are longtime members of the festival faculty […]
Carbon offsets: Having our cake and eating it, too
Most of us have heard of carbon offsets. Perhaps a relative mentioned that she buys them when she books airplane tickets. Or maybe you have read how huge corporations like Microsoft purchase offsets to reduce their carbon footprints. Lately, carbon offsets have generated much debate. What is the hullabaloo all about? Carbon emissions trading, often […]
Monday’s Portland basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from third day of the basketball tourney at the Portland Expo.
Brunswick girls basketball beats Freeport in A South basketball quarterfinals
The defending Class A champions win the rebounding battle to top Falcons 45-26.