In his recent U.N. speech, President Trump offered his vision for America’s place in the world. Nobody was surprised that his words echoed U.S. policy in the decades before the outbreak of World War II. Perhaps this was how to “make America great again: return to the years when the country was a world power […]
October 2018
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Home Country: Tales of the Deer Whisperer
Old Jasper Blankenship bought a deer license again this year, just as he’s done every year since Eisenhower was President. He sticks nickels and dimes in a jar all year long and smiles each time he contributes. By Fall, he’s saved up enough for a deer tag. Jasper lives full-time out at the diggin’s with […]
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Refuting ‘Troubling question about Kavanaugh’ letter
Editor, The writer of this letter “Troubling question about Kavanaugh” seems unaware that the Supreme Court’s role is to determine the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress. If legislation (e.g. Obamacare) passed by Congress is found by the Supreme Court to contain unconstitutional elements, it is the duty of Congress – not the SCOTUS (or […]
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No. 6 Irish expecting raucous environment at No. 24 Hokies
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly is already tired of “Enter Sandman,” the Metallica song that plays such a major role in the way No. 24 Virginia Tech stirs up its fans for the start of football games at Lane Stadium. The sixth-ranked Fighting Irish will get to experience the atmosphere firsthand on Saturday night. “I […]
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Sold-out Swamp awaits No. 5 LSU, could help No. 22 Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Swamp is sold out for the first time in nearly three years, a setting first-year Florida coach Dan Mullen would like to see more often. Beating No. 5 LSU on Saturday surely would help Mullen’s push to return Florida Field — and the 22nd-ranked Gators — to Southeastern Conference and national […]
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Integrity and Brett Kavanaugh
Editor, Upon hearing of Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, I was extremely discouraged. Kavanaugh’s track record hints of prejudice against women and of the economically marginalized. I, as a citizen of the great state of Maine, will not stand for this. I believe that everyone deserves a helping hand. We all need help […]
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Kavanaugh nomination should be withdrawn
Editor, In an unusual move, the Maine Council of Churches is calling for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be withdrawn. As a non-partisan organization of seven denominations who represent 434 congregations and 55,000 members in Maine, the Council generally does not support or oppose political candidates, appointees or nominees, focusing instead […]
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New Biddeford accounting firm focuses on nonprofits
BIDDEFORD — Main Street in Biddeford is the new home of a unique firm that assists those who help others. PGM-LLC opened its doors this past April and is thought to be Maine’s first accounting firm to specialize in the financial needs of the nonprofit community. Peter Montano, a certified public accountant, is the owner […]
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Points, points and more points — and folks at the NFL love it
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The folks at the NFL are gloating. It’s hard to blame them. What they apparently want, judging by the continual emphasis on making things easier for offenses, is points. And more points. Big plays, especially in the passing game. They’ll take lengthy runs, too. Oh yeah, and more points. Through four weeks […]
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Letter to the editor: King not a pawn for any political party
Angus King, like Margaret Chase Smith, William Cohen and George Mitchell, has served Maine and the country with integrity and common sense. The independent senator announced he would not vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. Lifetime appointments should require substantial bipartisan support, but this process became downright ugly when allegations of Kavanaugh’s sexual misconduct surfaced. King […]
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