In the July 7 opinion piece “America can do much, much better,” writer Kevin Hancock, chairman of Hancock Lumber, made some astute observations about the unrepresentative nature of American politics. Unfortunately, and perhaps without intention, his implied “fie on both parties” suggested moral equivalency between a convicted criminal, his obstructionist and increasingly authoritarian party, and
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Gordon L. Weil: Supreme Court changes the country
Two events — seemingly unrelated — reveal a major historical change taking place right now. The first is the U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. The second is the heightened public sensitivity, caused by Joe Biden’s personal crisis, to the risks of our heavy dependence on the single person who holds the presidency. The
Inside Bridgton: July 12
Chickadee quilt show The Chickadee Quilters will present their 43rd annual quilt show at Stevens Brook Elementary School on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and admission is $10. Proceeds from the show benefit Bridgton Community Center activities, the local food
Letter: Trump shouldn’t be allowed to run for president
Trump should not be allowed in this election. During the debate, he said he will not accept the election results even after all judicial remedies have been resolved if he, personally, doesn’t think it was “fair.” What does this mean? Trump plans to take power regardless of the vote or the rule of law? He