The summer folk are back. It’s high tide for tourism and the summer rules of the road are on again. At low tide for tourists in the fall, without a spoken word or any change to the town ordinances, local folk just somehow seem to know which stop signs must be obeyed, and which ones […]

Arundel Conservation Trust announced that it will host its first Fall Trail Fest on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event will feature 5K, 10K and half marathon trail runs. According to a July 21 news release, the trail races are being held in partnership with sister organization, Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is hosting […]

No to a third term To the editor, When someone makes a mistake, does wrong or hurts another, an apology or commitment to do better can be meaningful. Meaningful enough to repair harm and rebuild trust. But in order to begin working toward a positive outcome, the apology must be specific. The aggrieved individual must […]

With my first session in the Maine Legislature now in the books, it’s a good moment to step back and take stock of all the work that we did. I’m happy to report that despite all the ways the COVID-19 pandemic made the lawmaking process more difficult, we kept at it and actually passed historic […]

Most of us enjoy being read to, as evidenced by the popularity of audio books. Part of the attraction is convenience. You can listen to your favorite thriller in the car, sample the summer’s hottest bestseller while walking the dog, catch up on that celebrity biography as you battle a jigsaw puzzle. But when was […]