In the years that I have known Linwood Higgins, he has displayed exceptional knowledge on how State House business is conducted. His prior terms in the Maine House, I believe, would be a tremendous asset to the citizens of Scarborough representing House District 28. He has held positions on various legislative committees and is a […]

Rep. Paul Chace, R-Durham, has served House District 46 (North Yarmouth, Durham and Pownal) with distinction over the past four years. In the Maine Legislature he has supported many positions that are important to me. Chace led the effort to protect our IRA retirement funds from being seized by creditors. This helps many Maine residents […]

Not long after we moved to town four years ago, a reader of this column, taking exception to my unapologetic liberalism, commented that my kind was not welcome in Brunswick. I guess the unhappy conservative didn’t realize he lived in a progressive town. I tend to assume everyone I meet is a liberal Democrat, until […]

I found listening to the news last week to be difficult, painful, infuriating, and grating. I’m not a big fan of the term “triggering,” but I honestly don’t have another way to sum it up. There have been tears, there have been angry rants, and I know I am not alone. One meme I saw […]

In an ironic twist, ranked-choice voting, supported by nearly all Democrats, has the potential to cost those same Democrats the only major office they hold in Maine. I’m much too polite to say I told you so. Instead, I’ll just chortle quietly to myself. Rep. Chellie Pingree, the Democrat who represents the state’s 1st District […]

This is about men. Nearly every civic institution in Maine is dominated by men. The judges, lawyers, legislators, reporters, and commentators who shape our civic discourse do not reflect the demographics of our state. Maine has had 10 governors named John. Six named William. And exactly zero who have occupied any group other than those […]

After the tumult, suspense, intrigue and upheaval of the Brett Kavanaugh judicial nomination hearings, what will be the lasting legacy of this made-for-TV spectacle? There were many lessons and revelations, but one in particular stuck out to me: Drinking alcohol to excess, even in high school, can come back and haunt you. Kavanaugh is an […]

Since moving to Maine, we’ve watched the governor and some legislators use a battering ram on anyone who didn’t agree with them. But we’ve also been pleasantly surprised to see the dedication and commitment of our town’s state legislators. We’ve talked with both Senate District 24 Sen. Everett “Brownie” Carson, D-Brunswick, and House District 51 […]

Amy Glidden and I have been lifelong friends since fifth grade, so I can attest to her strong character and desire to make a positive difference in all that she does. She is committed, thoughtful, collaborative and ethical. Amy is passionate about the importance of providing a quality education to all children. I am proud […]

The Yarmouth schools are going through an extended period of intense enrollment growth, and the student body is now 20 percent larger than 10 years ago. This has put enormous stress on our facilities, which are now seriously stressed, and all evidence points to this trend continuing into the foreseeable future. Each of our buildings […]