After reading Edgar Allen Beems’ “What’s Left of Me?” I had to express my appreciation for his in-depth summary of the current political landscape and realistic description of the damage that third-party and independent candidates have done to our election process and the nation. Certainly, we need to hear the opinions and recommendations of these […]

Reports about the review of the Homestead Acres contract zone proposal in Falmouth have led many to believe the project has received approvals. Only the Falmouth Town Council may approve a contract zone and no committee, board, or the council has approved this or any other contract zone. The Planning Board held a preliminary site […]

Maine recognizes the environmental leadership provided by Rep. Chellie Pingree, as she works with bi-partisan Congressional efforts to protect against proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency. Cuts proposed by EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt will impact Maine’s economy. While reading about the dialogue exchanged during public hearings conducted with Pruitt and the House Appropriations […]

Some members of the U.S. Congress want to play legislative games to sell-off pristine federal land. They want to open Alaska’s Arctic Refuge to oil and gas drilling. It’s a mistake and a bad deal for all of us. It’s a good thing Sen. Susan Collins opposed it, but it wasn’t enough. She was the […]

Some members of the U.S. Congress want to play legislative games to sell-off pristine federal land. They want to open Alaska’s Arctic Refuge to oil and gas drilling. It’s a mistake and a bad deal for all of us. It’s a good thing Sen. Susan Collins opposed it, but it wasn’t enough. She was the […]