Our congregation’s theme this season is “Choosing Hope,” something admittedly easier said than done, especially when the world is on fire. I am inspired by the witness of countless oppressed communities who have courageously chosen love as a response to hate and nonviolent resistance in the face of cruelty. Their testimonies challenge despair by insisting […]
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A preview for the upcoming legislative session from Sen. Daughtry
The Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature will begin on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Preparations for Brunswick’s Earth Day already underway
The April celebration will include a poster art contest.
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A look at NYC mayor’s ties to Bowdoin College
Perspective on Mamdani’s rise from a former classmate.
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Oasis Free Clinics reflects on one year in its new home
As I walk through the halls of our medical and dental clinic each morning, it’s hard to believe that we’ve been in this space for a full year now. What a journey it has been — equal parts challenging and exciting, filled with lessons we never expected to learn and moments of pure joy that […]
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Six laws take effect in Maine this week, and they’re designed to help you | Opinion
On the consumer protection front, we’re making nation-leading progress.
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A final lesson from an old pro
I first met Mal Strange in the fall of 1960, nearly 65 years ago. He was the 26-year-old golf pro at the Brunswick Golf Club. I was a 17-year-old Bowdoin College freshman. The Brunswick Golf Club was slightly different back then. The course consisted of only nine holes. The “menu” featured one option: steamed hot […]
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What the Maine Legislature is up to in the summer
Although the first session of the 132nd Legislature adjourned in late June, our work as legislators continues. While summer can be a great time for my fellow legislators and I to spend time with friends and family, our sole focus still remains on how to best serve the people of Maine. Although we may not […]
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Jesus Christ would not have grooved on Alligator Alcatraz
Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center created in the Florida Everglades by the current administration to house undocumented immigrants, is just the latest example of Donald Trump’s long history of cruelty and racism. MAGA diehards can even buy Alligator Alcatraz merchandise to flaunt their blind devotion to Trump. Yahoo! Here’s the irony: Many of Trump’s most […]
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Words of advice from the gray hairs
We recently enjoyed a memorable dinner with 10 members of the Bowdoin College Class of 2020. Toward the end of the evening, one of them said, “You’ve been around a long time. What one piece of advice do you have for us?” I gave my go-to answer whenever asked this question. “Don’t be afraid to […]