Whenever Edgar Allen Beem takes a position I find I seldom agree with him. His comments on the Bonny Eagle graduation are no exception. When an individual makes an effort to prepare and deliver a graduation speech, be it the valedictorian or an invited guest, waving at friends and bouncing beach balls is just plain […]

I will openly admit to feeling appalled and angry when I read your first article about Mr. Stephen Cardelli Jr. Certainly, you were swayed by the salacious nature of the details about Steve that you thought you uncovered. Perhaps holding off on publishing that part of your story would have allowed you time to research […]

From what we read, the Bonny Eagle High School graduation was marred this year by school and police officials overreacting to the exuberance of youth. Told not to bounce beach balls during the ceremony, some boisterous graduates did anyway; one (who claims not to have participated) got bounced and another was refused a diploma. Friends […]

I was delighted to read recently that governors of U.S. border states and premiers of neighboring Canadian provinces had convened and pronounced themselves committed to cooperation on both energy development and transmission. The governors noted that huge energy potential exists in Canada and that the development of an “energy corridor” running from Canada, the source […]

The Maine Legislature finished it first regular session in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 13. It was a very challenging and productive session and I have learned much since I first took office in December. As a first-term legislator I am very pleased about the good work we were able to accomplish this […]

According to Edgar Allen Beem (“The Universal Notebook,” June 8), school leadership at School Administrative District 51 “could have (like the Yarmouth schools) sought high-performing exemptions” from school consolidation “had their educational leaders not drunk the consolidation Kool-Aid.” Frankly, as the SAD 51 board chairwoman during this period, I am not sure who is drinking […]

I recently moved to Portland and was thrilled to find Willard Beach, a wonderful place for my 10-month-old son and my dog, Sydney. I was surprised to learn of the bitter conflict regarding dogs, especially when dogs only have access for four hours each day. My wife and I are physicians, and nothing is more […]

We would like to thank Falmouth Town Manager Nathan Poore, the Police, Fire and EMS departments and Wendi O’Donovan for putting together the open house for special needs individuals at the Police Station. This event was held on Saturday, June 13, and it was a huge success. Our children were given the opportunity to tour […]

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