One of my favorite things about Maine are the beautiful, historic homes. But part of that history has been lost and deserves to be restored. My love of old buildings started when I spent summers at my grandparents’ 1500s cottage in England, then at my parents’ 1790 farmhouse in Castine. I now live in Kennebunk […]

The article in the July 26 Press Herald about the $69 million granted to the state of Maine to combat climate change contains quotes from Maine’s elected officials, both state and federal, praising the grant and reminding us of the dangers of climate change. For over five years I have asked those same offices how […]

We hear the term “democracy” tossed about haphazardly, with candidates pledging to protect our democracy. We also hear the Jan. 6, 2021 riots called an “insurrection.” The real insurrection and silent coup must have occurred some years ago when we were a republic — the republic established under our Constitution and to which we pledge […]

The magnificent inscription that graces the majestic form of our Statue of Liberty (a gift from the French people), “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” is on display in the faces of our magnificent young men and women athletes representing the U.S. in France. No other country has […]

Almost every morning the Press Herald reports one or more deaths on Maine roads, mostly because of excessive speed and/or alcohol. We have all experienced a line of vehicles, including oversize tractor trailers, being driven through Portland and through construction zones at 20-30 miles and or more above the posted speed limits. My father, as […]

President Biden’s intent to impose term limits on members of the Supreme Court is both fair and wise. The three branches of government are supposed to be equal, but only one of them gets to serve for life. The president has term limits. The Congress has to stand for election and reelection. But there are […]

Why would Trump, and the party apparatus he controls, not demonstrate any inclination at all to broaden his base of support in what will surely be another close election? Why has he alienated traditional Republicans, like the supporters of Nikki Haley? Why does he apparently not care a bit about trying to bring in Independents, […]