A Military Family Speaks Out With two sons serving in the Army, I am speaking out, not only against LD1781, but against the ever increasing and bloated so-called federal “defense budget.” While I support my sons and everyone serving in the military, I am unequivocally opposed to U.S. foreign policy and what this government is […]

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light. — George Washington

“Our job is not done,” said Gov. LePage told the Legislature in his State of the State address. He stressed that he plans to be an active, if not downright aggressive, governor until the last minute of his term at the end of the year. And he was right. We elect governors and presidents for […]

My dad was an odd character, a quirky genius who marched to his own drummer. He maintained high ethical standards — at work, at home, everywhere. He played fair and told the truth; and he expected others to do the same. He always forgave the missteps of my siblings and me, as long as we […]

Nine of us slowly ascended snow and ice covered Hamlin Ridge in one of Maine’s most remote and rugged regions, Mount Katahdin massif in Baxter State Park. Probably the only realistic opportunity to achieve our collective goal to summit the two highest points in Maine, Baxter and Hamlin Peaks, the high elevation forecast was marginal […]

This school year, volunteers from two local Rotary clubs — Brunswick and Brunswick Coastal — have been visiting three classrooms at Coffin Elementary School to marvel as youngsters show off their reading skills. We call ourselves Reading Friends, and we take great pleasure in living out Rotary International’s famous slogan, “Service Above Self.” As with […]