What About Peace Works? For some weeks I have been intending to write you a congratulatory note. As a new resident of Bath, I am impressed on how well the Times Record covers the local and national news and provides an important forum for a spectrum of op-ed opinions. It is rare in my experience […]

Sometimes history takes things into its own hands. — Thurgood Marshall, U.S. Supreme Court justice (1908-1993)

Leave it to a couple of politicians from away to ruin a good time. I know, that could be said for most of the ideas that solons of all stripes come up with but, in this case it would be accurate. Last week it was reported that Representative Teresa Pierce of Falmouth and Senator Rebecca […]

“Dirigo” is not just our state’s motto, and not necessarily an aspiration. Maine led in electing a man “of the people” with minority of voters who don’t care what he says. We’ve experienced government run by those who oppose governing, who think rules are meant for the weak, and who lack the respect for institutions […]