Assuming this country survives the plague of the current president, I believe it will be in much better shape in the hands of the newest generation. I am not talking about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Parkland Kids, I am talking about my grandchildren and their peers. As I watch my daughters, their GenX friends and […]

There is no more exciting event on the political calendar than the biennial bash known as The Choosing of a Bunch of Schmoes to be Constitutional Officers. Supporters of the various contenders for these positions often take to the streets to set off fireworks, loot liquor stores, and burn their opponents in Effigy and other […]

About this time of year, we’re urged by business leaders to shop local. Rather than spend our money online or at a big-box store, where money is siphoned out of the local economy, we’re encouraged to do all our holiday shopping in town. Shopping locally is a noble pursuit, but sometimes leaves the consumer wanting. […]

Well, here we are; another Thanksgiving has been and gone. How was yours? I hope you were surrounded by loved ones and tons of good food. I love Thanksgiving, love it. I love Thanksgiving and that’s causing knots in my brain and in my soul – because it’s complicated. Growing up, Thanksgiving was my favorite […]

The number of persons seeking shelter for whom we are not able to serve is one of the principal reasons Tedford has proposed a new facility with a larger service and bed capacity. Only 7 percent of families and 19 percent of adults requesting emergency housing are sheltered. The number of homeless and unaccompanied youth […]

My heartfelt thanks to the voters of South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough for re-electing me to the Maine Senate in District 29. I am honored by this expression of confidence and look forward to working on behalf of our wonderful communities. In the months leading up to the election, I spoke with many at […]

I am writing to enthusiastically support Deqa Dhalac for the South Portland City Council in the Dec. 11 special election. Deqa has extensive experience in education, social services, community outreach, public health and mental health. She has earned a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees since immigrating to the U.S. from Somalia, while raising her […]

Edgar Allen Beem usually plays fast and loose with facts while accusing others of lying, but his column concerning the migrant caravan is a new low. The caravan by all measures is not made up of women and children; it is almost entirely populated by men. President Trump has never expressed admiration for other countries’ […]

To the student athletes and coaches of the 2018 Class E football championship team from Freeport High School: Congratulations. We attended almost all the home games, including the championship game. Each game was a wonderful community event. The team exemplified perseverance, spirit, and great sportsmanship on its way to the championship. The Fire and Police […]

I wanted to get rid of Bruce Poliquin. But I didn’t want to get rid of him this way. This feels like cheating. I’m no fan of Poliquin, Maine’s Republican 2nd District congressman and rejected Chucky doll prototype. I didn’t vote for him, and I don’t support the legal challenge he filed to overturn ranked-choice […]