The King James Bible is filled with memorable phrases, often lost in modern translations. A Corinthians verse asks, “O Death, where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory?” While these verses describe a spiritual victory over death, they came to mind as the state Legislature this week will consider a Death with Dignity […]

Those Americans who were counting on special counsel Robert Mueller to hold President Donald Trump accountable for his actions during and after the 2016 campaign have been greatly disappointed. So far, of course, we don’t really know what Robert Mueller and his crack team found during their 22-month investigation. We only know what Trump-appointed Attorney […]

Having talked to a millennial, I’m now an expert on that generation. Or I would be if I were dank enough to understand millennial-speak. TBH, I’m as shook as any old person when it comes to getting the high key on young people. Which means I have only a slightly better grasp of the situation […]

Central Maine Power Co.’s proposal for a high-voltage electrical transmission line is tearing Maine in two, both literally and figuratively. Ironically, it all could have been avoided if we hadn’t removed our own, once-plentiful hydroelectric dams. Opponents say CMP’s proposed New England Clean Energy Connect project would create a 150-foot-wide, 145-mile-long unsightly scar across the […]

For Saturday lunch, like a mature adult, like a good grandmother, and because of my nutritional Jiminy Cricket, I plated healthy food for 6-year-old Lawson and 4-year-old Brooke, here for a Maine weekend from their home near Boston. I arranged scrumptious strawberries, purplish grapes, organic blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cut-up cantaloupe and honeydew. Also, around the […]

I recently had the pleasure to observe the power of the arts in Regional School Unit 5. Freeport Middle School students gave an amazing performance of “Peter Pan,” where original music was written and played by Logan Schulz, an eighth grader. As the audience was captivated by Wendy and the Lost Boys, I was reminded […]

With Falmouth’s discussions of growth, density, and zoning issues, several unfortunate things have happened. Most importantly, some of our neighbors have lost civility and actually insulted and questioned the integrity of volunteer town councilors and dedicated staff. Let’s not let Washington-type rhetoric and behavior creep into our community. Let’s rise above it and do what […]

Attendance at Falmouth’s March 28 public forum to discuss Residential A zoning, and growth and density, was impressive. Unfortunately, for many, one question was left unanswered: What were the reasons behind the 2016 residential zoning amendments that have caused concern in some neighborhoods? As a town councilor from 2012-2018, I offer this primer. The 2016 […]

I want to thank the Falmouth Town Council for the recent forum on rezoning. Having volunteered in several public capacities over the years (Falmouth Conservation Trust, School Board and the school consolidation question), I know how challenging it can be and so I admire the council’s and Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee’s spirit of volunteerism and […]