The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to by its former name “food stamps,” is a federal nutrition program administered at the state level and plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity. Not only does SNAP reduce the financial and emotional burdens that accompany food scarcity, but it also boosts the local economy, […]
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The world turned upside down
According to American legend, the British Army band under Lord Cornwallis played the tune “The World Turned Upside Down” when they surrendered after the Siege of Yorktown, which basically ended the Revolutionary War in the Colonies. On July 4, 1776, our original Thirteen Colonies became America with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks […]
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Outstanding Nordic skiing at Jackson Ski Touring
Jackson Ski Touring in Jackson, New Hampshire, is usually one of the first Nordic ski centers in the region to offer quality skiing. However, they experienced a dearth of snow during the first several weeks of the winter season. A succession of late-January and early-February snowstorms changed that dramatically. Jackson Ski Touring has much to […]
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Some of our best lessons come through failures
“It’s okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are our teachers — they help us learn.” – John Bradshaw, educator and author Whether you’re a second-grade student or a corporate executive, you will make mistakes in life. After all, we’re human. That’s an important lesson the Brunswick School Department teaches our students. Although it may not feel […]
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Be an angel, angel
Among my great collections of oddball books filled with oddball and fascinating pieces of trivia, is a great little publication called “The Book of Days” put together by Guen Sublette. Published in 1996, Ms. Sublette compels readers to purchase her amazing book by promising the pages will be a “compendium of Celebrations, Common and Arcane […]
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Standing up for science
Growing up in Bowdoinham in the ’80s and ’90s was a great place for a kid with a blossoming interest in science. During elementary school, we would go to the woods behind the school to learn about the food chain and how to observe nature in action. We built boats to float in the Cathance […]
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Letters to the editor: Collins dishonest; energy billing program; impact of USAID; U.S. a kakistocracy
Collins is a dishonest public servant I wholeheartedly agree with David Treadwell’s Feb. 21 column regarding Susan Collins and that her wishy-washy stand on so many issues does nothing to help her constituents. Does anyone really believe that she would have voted against RFK Jr. or Pete Hegseth if she didn’t already know they would […]
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Reminders at Brunswick Landing
During the late afternoon on Feb. 24, Brunswick Area Citizens for a Safe Environment (BACSE) hosted a public workshop in Town Council chambers to give us further grounding in the challenges PFAS chemicals present on the Landing, site of the former U.S. Naval Air Station. On Feb. 27, the town Steering Committee for the Mere/Mare […]
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To reuse or not to reuse?
Why trash a suitcase just because it has become scuffed up? It can still do its job. Or if your ax handle breaks, attach the head to a new handle and go on chopping wood. The age-old impulse to reuse possessions is an essential component of sustainable behavior, but it is worth thinking twice when […]
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Mills versus Trump — who wins?
President Donald Trump singled out Maine Gov. Janet Mills to ask if she would comply with his executive order on transgender athletes. “I will obey state and federal law,” she replied. “Well, I’m …We are the federal law,” he told her. “See you in court,” she replied. Trump concluded that he would win easily and […]
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