We live in a world of faux stuff, right? Melanie Griffith’s lips, beige hair dye to cover the grey, great bouquets of magnificent, exotic faux flowers in huge vases in hotel lobbies, the faux Picasso hanging over the faux fireplace burning faux logs in your favorite gin joint, a great crystal chandelier which when joggled […]
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Trump’s moves raise key legal issues
“He violates international law.” “It’s unconstitutional.” “It’s against the law.” That has become the usual response of opponents of new Trump-Musk public policies. President Trump is accused of actions violating the laws he dislikes. Federal courts are already dealing with legal challenges to the Trump political whirlwind. What are his chances of prevailing? As for […]
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Learning from another country’s sustainability list, Part II
Two weeks ago, we shared Part 1 of New Zealand’s call to action for its citizens to take practical steps toward sustainability. Today, we bring you Part 2 as a reminder that citizens around the globe remain steadfast in their concern for our shared planet. These steps aren’t grand policy proposals; they’re not controversial mandates […]
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Clothes do not maketh this man
Several years ago, I went to a department store to buy a bathing suit. The salesperson asked, “Do you want a Tommy?” I said, “No, I just want a bathing suit.” He explained that he meant a Tommy Hilfiger bathing suit. He had assumed that any dumb cluck would know what a “Tommy” was. Bad […]
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Letters to the editor: Props to renewable energy; grieving families deserve better; Canadians cancel U.S. trip
Solar power is worth the benefit Yesterday, my church, First Parish Church in Brunswick, voted to install solar panels on Pilgrim House. I am proud they are investing in clean energy and caring for our planet. I have had solar panels on the roof of my house for 10 years. They have worked perfectly during […]
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Reminiscing about old crushes on Valentine’s Day?
When I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife, I will be totally unapologetic if my mind wanders to my first crush. Here’s the backstory. When I was four or five years old, a neighbor lady gave me a box of old Valentines. My favorite was adorned with a little girl who looked like a bee. […]
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Anti-Trump politicians would be more effective with a clear narrative
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policy pursuits are unpopular if approached piece by piece, but they’re ingested more willfully together because it fits a narrative. Almost no Americans support executive orders repealing price caps on medication, enabling the White House employees to become lobbyists or speed permitting dangerous oil drilling expansion to the detriment […]
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Pooches I’ve known, owned and loved
I apparently have way too much time on my hands because today, for reasons I can’t possibly explain, I decided to write down the names of all the dogs I have owned, met or known, and/or loved. OK, not all dogs are lovable. Please do not write in and try to tell me that ALL […]
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To be confirmed, RFK must go further
Robert F. Kennedy has been handed a tough job. He must restore people’s confidence in the public health system and change the conversation regarding health care from how we pay for it to how we live longer and healthier lives. What he’s been asked to do, what he seems to want to do, is bring […]
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Does Topsham really need a new community center?
My wife and I have lived in Topsham for almost 32 years. Our youngest son was a student in the Topsham school system and graduated from Mt. Ararat High School. Never once in the thousands of conversations we’ve had with Topsham residents over the years has anyone expressed a need for a community center. Only […]
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