As I have not until very recently had a weight problem, I’m afraid I have not been very sympathetic toward people who do. Now that I’m up to (wait, wait, let me go weigh myself) 190 pounds, I’m suddenly aware of how easy it is to gain weight and how hard it is to lose. […]

Both my children are physically active. In addition to a soccer-playing son, I have a lacrosse-playing daughter. As I imagine most parents do, I want the best for both. While my wife tends to emphasize academics, I tend to focus on sports. I believe that sports are an important part of a well-rounded education. Call […]

Portland Adult Education’s graduation ceremony is one of the most inspiring evenings of my year. I feel awed seeing teenagers, senior citizens and lots of other graduates march into Merrill Auditorium wearing the black caps and gowns that they worked so hard to earn. Many students spent years taking classes as they juggled work, family […]

I am writing to support Nancy E. Thompson as the House District 121 candidate. Nancy has volunteered her time for our young people, working to strengthen the educational opportunities in our schools. Nancy has years of business experience as an insurance agent and wants to improve the business climate in Maine to increase good-paying jobs. […]

Kim Monaghan-Derrig has announced that she will be running for state representative in the special election this summer in House District 121. We fully support her candidacy. Kim has long-standing roots in Cape Elizabeth. She is active on the School Board, and has a great deal of public policy and economic development experience. She will […]