On Aug. 20, we attended a panel discussion at the Falmouth High School regarding a proposed pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer ordinance. The panel consisted of three individuals, with backgrounds in environmental practices and organic products, and one president of a local professional lawn care company that follows strict mandates and best practices when using synthetic […]

Saturday morning, Sept. 14, I was on I-295, northbound, in the right-hand driving lane, somewhere between Topsham and Richmond. That section was recently repaved. My ears picked up a sudden, very loud staccato-like exhaust noise – when a shiny black Dodge Charger or Challenger in the passing lane blew past everyone in the driving lane, […]

Among the outstanding Mainers it’s been my privilege to know is Grayson Lookner. He’s a Maine Guide, legislator, union hand, musician and friend. Now he’s running for city councilor at-large to represent all the people of Portland. Grayson has worked for me and beside me. He works hard and smart and gets things done. He […]

The two opinion pieces on AI in education that appeared in the Press Herald on Sept. 6 (“AI could prove very helpful to Maine students” and “Fair evaluation of Maine DOE reveals no sacrifices“) missed the point. The question should not be what role, or if AI can have a role in education, but “what […]

Though I live in Belfast, I am extremely grateful to the Portland City Council for the wisdom and courage to vote unanimously to divest from companies doing business in Israel. One of the companies on the divestment list is well known in Maine: General Dynamics, owner of Bath Iron Works and General Dynamics Ordnance and […]

I’m voting to reelect state Sen. Teresa Pierce, who represents Falmouth, Cumberland, Long Island, North Yarmouth, Gray and most of Yarmouth. Pierce has a track record of supporting robust public education, environmental protection, women’s reproductive freedom and fiscal responsibility. In addition, her leadership on affordable housing in the last session will boost the variety of […]