Regarding the article your paper printed on Michael A. Liberty, the investor (“SEC charges Liberty hid funds to cut size of fine,” Page 1, Nov. 30): I have followed the man for many years. As a young man, he was so enterprising. Where did he go wrong? The article said he pleaded for leniency to […]
December 2016
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: South Portland anti-pipeline appeal poorly timed
The headline on the front page of the Dec. 7 Portland Press Herald (“Funds sought to fight oil pipeline’s suit“) illuminates the untenable situation that South Portland finds itself in. Yet more importantly, it illustrates the consequences of an ill-conceived and badly researched ordinance. The expense meter is rapidly zeroing in on a million dollars […]
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Posted inNews, Religion and Values
Reflections: Hope of Advent accepts reality and sees ways to make it better
It’s a necessary hope not limited to the season or a religious tradition.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Grown-ups hard pressed to tap the baby within
During Thanksgiving dinner in a young family’s home, a low-wattage light bulb goes on.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
To pass maturity test, pay attention to consequences and lack of them
Wanting to escape the effects of your actions is a sure sign that some growing up is needed.
Posted inNews, Politics
Democrats drop shutdown threat; budget goes to Obama
The Senate beats a midnight deadline and approves the stop-gap spending bill.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Mussels, the real ‘chicken of the sea’
I used to get teased for being one of only two Italians in my entire family who didn’t like seafood. The humiliation was compounded by the fact I’m also the only one in the family who was born in Maine, world-renowned for its fabulous sea fare. Thankfully, my aunt who also hates fish — who […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Chapter & Verse
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford, will hold a retreat Jan. 20-22 with Beverly Fournier on Transition and Grace: Responding to God’s Self-gift of Love. For more information and to register, call 284-5671 or visit mariejosephspiritual.org. St. George Episcopal Church, 1 Emerson St., Sanford, welcomes all to Christmas Eve Services of Holy Eucharist at 6 p.m. […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Two Holiday Hot Toddy’s
NOTE: I would like to extend my offer for my newest cookbook, “REFRESHED,” for sale to you, the reader, for the month of December for the price of $20 (which includes shipping and handling) and each is signed and personalized, as a thank you for all the emails I have received. Simply email me at [email protected]. […]
