Ryan Fecteau, Democratic state representative from Biddeford, took the time to make himself available to constituents in town Monday. He’s knowledgeable, a good listener and pragmatic. If you are a voter weary of the negative political discourse running rampant these days, I encourage you to meet with your representative whenever possible and get back to […]

It’s abhorrent that children are being slaughtered in school. I am not anti-gun. I am not anti-hunting. People who want to hunt should be allowed to do so, as long as they don’t shoot humans! However, I am anti-murder, anti-attempted murder and anti-personal harm. Our government should buy everyone in America a Taser and pepper […]

In the midst of all the important talk about mental illness and gun laws, I don’t hear anyone asking about the environments of the perpetrators of violence and threats. What is life like for them at home? What are their support systems? What stimulates the anger that leads to mass carnage? Do some young people […]

One reason I enjoy the Olympics is that I see exemplars of character traits that are sorely lacking these days. Athletes work toward goals with patience and perseverance. These are attributes that used to be part of everyday life – sacrificing the quick fix for the delayed reward. As we watch the Olympics we can […]