“Go it alone” is becoming the political policy of our times. It can be dangerous and costly. The best known case is the decision of the United Kingdom to quit the EU, a move known as Brexit. A majority of UK referendum voters decided that their country could achieve to its former glory as a […]

I emerged from the holiday season feeling upbeat about 2018, thanks to several events that occurred in December. Those who hate Arctic weather might call me teched in the head (that’s a West Virginia expression, not a typo), and they might be right, but let me explain. On December 12, Doug Jones beat Roy Moore […]

You can still love an activity even if you’re not good at it. That’s true with cross country skiing and me. Beginning the sport in my forties, I’ve never progressed beyond mediocrity. Something I thoroughly enjoy, it’s gentler on my aging body than most other favored pursuits. The School of Medicine at the University of […]

Rotary has a well-known slogan in the phrase “Service above Self.” This is not to meant to indicate that Rotary volunteers are in any danger while doing their charitable good works, but rather that the idea of serving others is at the highest level of importance to Rotarians. Rotary Clubs all over the world are […]

It may be difficult to appreciate the need for the Maine Legislature to address the on-line burn permit system in these cold and snowy months. Nevertheless, wildfires will re-occur in Maine with the start of spring. In fact, Maine averages 500 wildfires each year and issues over 100,000 fire permits. The Maine Forest Service (MFS) […]