After the tumult, suspense, intrigue and upheaval of the Brett Kavanaugh judicial nomination hearings, what will be the lasting legacy of this made-for-TV spectacle? There were many lessons and revelations, but one in particular stuck out to me: Drinking alcohol to excess, even in high school, can come back and haunt you. Kavanaugh is an […]
October 2018
The Universal Notebook: An object lesson in politics
Not long after we moved to town four years ago, a reader of this column, taking exception to my unapologetic liberalism, commented that my kind was not welcome in Brunswick. I guess the unhappy conservative didn’t realize he lived in a progressive town. I tend to assume everyone I meet is a liberal Democrat, until […]
Concerts may rock Rock Row
WESTBROOK — The producer of summer concerts at the Maine State Pier in Portland is working with Rock Row developers to move the shows to the city as early as next spring. Live Nation is looking to team up with Waterstone Properties Group to bring an 8,000-seat amphitheater to Rock Row, the proposed mixed use development […]
Letter: Volk shows compassion and kindness
In addition to being a wonderful person, Amy Volk has been a great senator for the towns of Scarborough, Gorham and Buxton. I have known Amy since well before she was a state senator. We went to church together for several years. During that time I was able to see her incredible compassion and kindness, […]
Politics & Other Mistakes: The Pingree conundrum
In an ironic twist, ranked-choice voting, supported by nearly all Democrats, has the potential to cost those same Democrats the only major office they hold in Maine. I’m much too polite to say I told you so. Instead, I’ll just chortle quietly to myself. Rep. Chellie Pingree, the Democrat who represents the state’s 1st District […]
Wild-card win propels Yankees into playoff meeting with Red Sox
New York starts the AL Division Series against the Red Sox Friday night at Fenway Park.
Barnes & Noble reviews offers to buy company
One of the interested parties is its founder and chairman, Leonard Riggio.
Teachers’ group sues student loan servicer Navient
The American Federation of Teachers says Navient failed to guide borrowers through a loan forgiveness program.
Bruins open season with a 7-0 loss to Capitals
Washington raises its championship banner, scores twice in the first two minutes, and dumps Boston.
On any given day, 1 in 3 U.S. adults eats fast food
That’s according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.