Get your tickets. Open your heart. Set your worries aside. Prepare to enjoy another amazing slate of offerings presented by Maine State Music Theatre, the local cultural gem dedicated to, as the MSMT Singers proclaim, “bringing Broadway to Brunswick.” I recently sat down with Curt Dale Clark, artistic director of MSMT, to get his take […]
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The case for accessible child care in Maine
As I think about the future of Maine, one thing is clear: The well-being of our children — and the families who raise them — is at the heart of our success. While I’m not yet a parent, I often think about the daunting question: How would we, as a family, afford child care? For […]
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A reminder to be nice
“Be Nice.” Signs printed with this sentiment have been springing up on lawns, sidewalks and streets, and I enjoy seeing them. They always make me smile, and I consider them worthy reminders for us all to treat each other with kindness and respect. At the same time, I can’t help thinking it’s sad that we […]
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Letters to the editor: YMCA Parkinson’s programming; returning to Brunswick; health care for all
Parkinson’s support groups welcome patients and caregivers In reference to The Times Record article published on April 18, 2025, “Brunswick YMCA highlights Parkinson’s programming.” I want to reiterate how wonderful the Parkinson’s classes are at the Brunswick Landing YMCA. My husband has Parkinson’s and has been attending these classes whenever he can over the past […]
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We must cultivate trust as Maine’s fishing industry is faced with uncertainty
Fishing contributes greatly to Maine’s economy and is crucial to supporting coastal communities. When NOAA announced that it was terminating a $4.5 million Maine Sea Grant program, concerns were raised about how the discontinuation of Maine Sea Grant’s science and outreach would affect the state’s marine economy. Although the funding was restored just this past […]
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Third Thursday rebuilds seniors’ social connections
“No one should be alone in old age, he thought, but it is unavoidable.” — “The Old Man and the Sea,” Ernest Hemingway Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has described loneliness as a “global epidemic,” which affects the body as well as the heart. “We have to take steps in our personal lives to […]
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Everybody knows what we’re against. What are we for?
It was heartening to see so many turn out across the nation for the “Hands Off!” rallies April 5. I sensed something missing, though, as there always is when people coalesce around a negative. Yelling “Hands off!” at President Donald Trump implies that if he listened to us, we’d be happy for him to remain […]
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I ran for office because health care was out of reach. I’m still fighting.
When I decided to run for office, it wasn’t because I dreamed of a career in politics — it was because I felt that decisions being made by lawmakers were undermining the future of my generation. Like so many Mainers, I worked hard, holding up to four jobs at once, and still found myself priced […]
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The indomitable Diane Moyer held nothing back
When we moved to Brunswick in 2002, we bought a house in Meadowbrook. We liked the house, and we liked the realtor, Diane Moyer. Not only did she know how to show a house, but also she knew how to bond with prospective buyers. For example, Diane and Tina quickly discovered that they were both […]
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Strengthening our shores
From our rocky coastlines to our dense northern forests, Maine’s natural resources define our way of life. These resources are under threat every day from the increasing impacts of climate change. The disastrous storms of the winter of 2023 and 2024 have highlighted Maine’s need to increase its investment in climate resiliency and climate-ready infrastructure. […]