What is it with Maine’s 2nd Congressional District that nobody wants to live here? Is it because of obnoxious denizens like Leslie Gibson of Sabattus, Larry Lockman of Amherst or Bruce Poliquin of no place in particular? Wait, could it be me? Or Bigfoot? I doubt any of those are the case. The 2nd District […]

Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, where we try to criticize and praise in equal amounts: BOO to Facebook. Although I’ve long been hoping for the total demise of this social media platform, I take a bit of solace in last week’s stock plunge, which followed the revelation that 250 million users’ personal […]

Dr. Linda Sanborn is the Democratic primary candidate in Maine Senate District 30, which covers Gorham and parts of Buxton and Scarborough. Sanborn is an exceptional candidate with outstanding experience, and I am proud to support her. A family physician for 25 years, Sanborn dedicated herself to the well-being of her patients while delivering many […]

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939) and “Born Yesterday” (1950) portray the deleterious effect of corporate lobbying and should be required viewing for people in power. Charter Communications, new to Maine in 2016, has been the subject of complaints received by the attorney general’s office for non-compliance with state cable franchising laws and would benefit […]

As we celebrate Falmouth’s 300th anniversary, I find the town’s booklet and exhibit lacking important history of the Wabanaki people who lived here for thousands of years. Many Wabanaki perished from European disease and war. Beginning in 1755, hunters claimed generous bounties for Native scalps (men, women and children) at Maine trading posts. For 300 […]