CAPE ELIZABETH – Nancy Wynne was, in the words of her daughter Laurie-Sue Adams, a Maine woman. that, Adams says, she means that her mother was one of those women who finds a way to do what needs to be done, no matter what the obstacle. Starting with raising her children and instilling in them […]

There is very little music in my life these days. When I was younger my life had a soundtrack supplied by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Tom Rush and Dave Van Ronk, later Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and Tom Petty. Now the ancient CD player […]

It’s no secret that the last decade of American history has witnessed a series of economic, environmental and political crises. The Bush Administration failed to fix these problems because it sought to address their effects, rather than their causes. If President Barack Obama hopes to rectify this mistake, he should examine the policies of one […]

Fred Horch recently qualified as Brunswick’s Green Independent Candidate for the Maine House of Representatives. I believe in Fred’s ability to activate change within the community that will give Brunswick the strengths it is currently lacking and the support it needs to keep the character alive. Fred’s genuine interest in people and natural ability to […]

I am concerned that if our next governor is just another career politician or someone without private-sector experience, our economy will not improve, spending will spiral out of control, and taxes will stay high. We don’t need more empty promises. No one has ever created a job with a pledge. We need action and results. […]

As June 8 nears, a Benjamin Disraeli quote comes to mind: “The more extensive a man’s knowledge of what has been done, the greater his power of knowing what to do.” Faith Varney has resided in Falmouth for many decades. Her first-rate accomplishments have been applauded: 34 years in education, service in many capacities in […]

The current budgetary process for School Administrative District 51 contains elements of the “worst of times” and the “best of times.” Faced with a $1.25 million curtailment in state funding, the superintendent presents a zero percent increase for a second year. Such a budget comes at a high price – teacher and educational technician layoffs, […]

There is a pathway that winds its way through Yarmouth that should serve as a reminder to us all. Fifteen-year-old Beth Condon was run down by a drunk driver almost 20 years ago and the town was so moved by the tragedy that a pathway was built to honor her and to protect others. Many […]

A couple of weeks ago, Falmouth public school students were treated to yet another respite from academics in favor of participating in “Diversity Day,” a time to reflect on their prejudices and to be “trained” by self-proclaimed public sector experts – “the professionally informed” as Rousseau would have called them – about the proper way to […]

Congratulations to Judge D. Brock Hornby, David Ray and the Yarmouth School Committee. Attorney Melissa Hewey was exactly right about the Yarmouth High School honor code. She said, “This issue should not be in court. There is no basis whatsoever for the girl to avoid the consequences of her action.” Edgar Allen Beem dismissively refers […]