It’s a long-simmering debate and people on both sides can get pretty steamed up about it. But at this time of year, in Maine, we like things that steam and simmer. The question? Do lobsters feel pain when they are steamed in a pot? Millions of lobster lovers like me say, “No, they don’t. Cook […]

I’m glad to report a fledgling senior citizen group is starting in my Maine hometown. Many towns in our readership area have similar organizations. Like most other groups, a name is important. Just like a logo or trademark, a name should “say it all,” what the group is and what it’s for. So once again, […]

I’m glad to report a fledgling senior citizen group is starting in my Maine hometown. Many towns in our readership area have similar organizations. Like most other groups, a name is important. Just like a logo or trademark, a name should “say it all,” what the group is and what it’s for. So once again, […]

Through the years I’ve written columns on mud season, Memorial Day and even Labor Day. I’ve described summer complaints, summer traffic and town meetings. But I’ve never written about secret societies. I’ve always wanted to write about Maine’s secret societies but I couldn’t – they were secret. But now, the secret’s out and I can […]