In this paschal season, Jews have concluded the ritual observance of Passover, which celebrates, at its most basic level, the survival of the Jewish people in the face of Egyptian oppression. Of course, even now, thousands of years after the fact, the seder meal and the observance of the holiday in a larger sense continue […]

Music, I am sorry to say, has not been a big part of my life since I graduated from college 40 years ago. Live music never was. Since I attended the Newport Folk Festival in 1966, I can probably count on two hands the number of concerts I have attended – Bob Dylan a couple […]

I encourage the voters of Falmouth to approve the renovation and reuse of the land and buildings at Lunt and Plummer-Motz schools. We have a unique opportunity to convert the Lunt building into the Falmouth Memorial Library and potentially turn Plummer-Motz into our Community Center. Imagine a place where a farmers market might set up […]

Maine faces tough economic challenges that demand strong, intelligent and responsible leadership. Rep. Cynthia Dill has shown such leadership during her legislative service in the Maine House and will bring this valuable experience to the Senate. Cynthia is an effective legislator and a strong advocate for fair tax policy, excellence in education, economic development and […]

I encourage voters, first, to get out to vote in the Senate District 7 special election on May 10. Second, I urge you to vote for Democrat Cynthia Dill. Cynthia is a smart, articulate, outspoken woman who knows the issues, understands the challenges and represents her constituents with both knowledge and enthusiasm. Rep. Dill is […]

I had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to sit down with a small group of people to talk to Louis Maietta Jr. He told us that he is running so that he can represent the people of Senate District 7 and that his focus is on what the constituents see as important issues. […]

When voters in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth go to the polls on Tuesday, May 10, to elect a new state senator, I hope that they will choose Cynthia Dill. For as long as I’ve known Cynthia, she’s been the kind of person who stands up for others, ponders each issue carefully, and follows […]

When people in the community step forward to help others in their time of need, it is important to recognize them for their efforts. In that vein, I would like to recognize Michael Ouellet of Ouellet Associates for his help in the aftermath of the fire at 45 Maine St. Mike spent his Sunday afternoon […]

Please join me in voting for Chris Orestis for Falmouth Town Council. I have had many opportunities to speak with Chris at local events and birthday parties, and he has always impressed me with his thoughtful and fair manner in discussing current issues. He is independent-minded and capable of thinking “outside the box.” Chris is […]

As National Volunteer Month draws to a close it is important to recognize the valuable contributions made by volunteers who support the public schools in Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The resources and energy that volunteers provide to SAD 51 schools have helped to ensure that although the school district has had to tighten the budget […]