Yeah, I know, that would be a ridiculously short column. Instead, let’s pretend this is what really happened. Jan. 2: Republican Gov. Paul LePage makes grunting and snarling noises that political soothsayers interpret as meaning he intends to run for the U.S. Senate against independent incumbent Sen. Angus King. Shortly thereafter, LePage attempts to clarify […]

Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, where we try to criticize and praise in equal amounts: Boo to the biased media, which rarely reports any news that might conflict with the theory of man-made global warming. Why have national news reports on this recent bitter cold snap failed to mention the potentially positive […]

“In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan;Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,In the bleak midwinter, long ago.” — Christina Rossetti As 2017 ended, frigid and snowy, Christina Rossetti’s poem reminds us of the harshness that Maine winters often bestow upon those who choose […]

Legislators will soon be voting on a request from General Dynamics, owner of Bath Iron Works, for an extension of tax breaks from the state of Maine, where they build destroyers. They are looking for similar subsidies from Rhode Island and Connecticut, where they build submarines at Electric Boat. Their request of $60 million over […]

On behalf of the board of trustees of Falmouth Memorial Library, I would like to thank not only the residents of Falmouth, but everyone from across the state and country who donated to the capital campaign. Because of your support, the library will be expanded to meet the growing needs of the community. Every donation […]

I became a resident in Willard Beach 18 months ago because of the location and the great neighborhood. The house next door was a short-term rental property and my neighbor experience has been excellent. The renters are respectful and grateful to be here. The owners, who visit and stay a few times a year, are […]

When I visited the Maine State House for the first time, years ago, I asked if I could peek into the House and Senate Chambers. The receptionist replied, “Of course – it’s your House.” Now in my second term representing House District 51, I have the opportunity to work in that same stately building. People often […]

Today as I was depositing trash at our condominium, I noticed someone had discarded a Christmas tree. This drew me, a Buddhist, to write this note. To start with, that tree gave you joy, celebrating if not the birth of Christ at least the changing of the season, from darkness toward spring and light. You, […]