Let’s face it, I don’t know squat about the U.S. economy. You don’t know squat about the U.S. economy either. We just do our jobs. We work hard. We pay our bills. We pay our taxes. It’s not our faults the economy is in a tailspin and taking us down with it. A quarter of […]

During the recent campaign for Town Council in Falmouth, I though one of the reasons Chris Orestis gave for running was because he didn’t think the council represented the views of the residents of Falmouth and that some councilors were pursuing their own agendas. So I was surprised to read in the July 28 issue […]

It is no secret that the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing a time of financial instability, partially due to the decline in mail volume. However the root cause of the Postal Service’s struggles are largely due to the way Congress extracts Postal profits. The Postal Service does not utilize tax revenue to support its operations. […]

Last week I got a note from the guy who mows my lawn. He’s headed back to college, and with him goes my yard maintenance. Sad? Not really. Although I’m in no hurry to bid the summer ado, and would actually love to have my children on permanent vacation so I’d never again be subjected […]

Airheads ? Beam, look in the mirror! Yes, most Americans do want their entitlements and expect someone else will pay. Beam summed up the Dem’s platform pretty well in his column Aug.10 “Smarten up, America.” The stupidity in this is that no matter how much you tax rich Americans, all the new revenues still can’t […]

I had often wondered what became of the self-indulgent, tie-dyed flower children until I discovered Edgar Allen Beem living and pontificating “progressive” twaddle. His recent attack on Gov. Paul LePage and Texas Gov. Rick Perry for supporting a Day of Prayer as a “cynical political ploy,” and characterizing the American Family Association as a hate […]

Many children returning to the Portland Public Schools next month will enjoy the fruits – and vegetables – of their labor. Gardens planted last spring now are flourishing at nearly all of our elementary, middle and high schools. In the fall, students will harvest potatoes, peppers, carrots, corn, lettuce, pumpkins, squash, herbs and more. The […]

Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti (January 2010), many countries, organizations, and businesses pledged millions of dollars to assist in Haiti’s reconstruction. Here in Maine, a group of companies formed “Maine Line Haiti” and pledged to build 10 schools for the children of Haiti. This was a noble and praiseworthy promise. Eight months later, it […]

I occasionally read Edgar Allen Beem’s columns and less occasionally I am mildly illuminated by his insights. However, the value of the insights he provides are usually outweighed by his opinionated, judgmental and sanctimonious attitude. I am speaking of the opinions expressed in the July 28 edition. He claims to be a lifelong member of […]

On behalf of the Wentworth Intermediate School Building Committee, I would like to thank the Scarborough Town Council and School Board for their swift action and unanimous, ongoing support of the proposed New Wentworth School. Both the council and board have been committed to the project from the beginning and instrumental in bringing this issue […]