I’ll wager you haven’t given too much thought to the history of why it’s considered hilarious to heave a pie into someone’s face, am I right? Well, this is your lucky day because I’ve done extensive research on this subject and have even had a few pies heaved at me, so I’m experienced, you might […]

Summer has never been my favorite season. Mostly, that’s because I am not “built for heat.” I grew up knowing humidity, and I looked forward to the bonus of more mild weather after moving to Maine. This week, my hopes are not necessarily dashed, but severely wilted. At the same time, I am part of […]

There is nowhere quite like the Midcoast in the summertime. I love being able to step outside and admire the sun setting over Curtis Cove. Looking out over the water, watching the sunlight dip below the horizon, surrounded by a symphony of cicadas and ocean waves, I cannot help but be filled with deep gratitude […]

> Recently, I was getting a haircut and teasing my long-term stylist about the lack of inspirational-quote décor in her salon station compared to the one next to hers. Of course, she knows that teasing her is how I show my love and appreciation to her for not re-sculpting my earlobes with her straight razor […]

Well, hallelujah! At long last, Democrats are poised to highlight our highest court as a top-tier campaign issue. The opposition camp has been doing this for decades — to devastating effect, as you may have noticed — so it’s nice that the Dems are finally waking up. It’s a tad late, of course, but better […]

Here we are. Another year, another June and the nation is celebrating another Juneteenth holiday. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed the bill into law making Juneteenth the 11th holiday recognized by the federal government. At a White House ceremony, Biden singled out Opal Lee, an activist who at the age of 89 walked […]

For our communities to successfully transition from unsustainable practices, such as burning our finite supplies of fossil fuel for power, to sustainable practices, such as harnessing naturally replenishing sunlight for power, we need change agents with the knowledge and experience necessary to make wise choices on pathways to sustainability. A change agent is a person […]

The Gathering Place, a beacon of hope in the Midcoast, is a community-driven organization that not only provides a safe space, but also a lifeline of services for those in need, making a significant impact on our community. Sitting here in my office and listening to our “regulars” who visit us daily reminds me how […]

Philanthropist David Roux, who made possible the Roux Center for the Environment at Bowdoin College, imparted some wonderful advice to Bowdoin seniors at the recent Bowdoin Baccalaureate Ceremony. His thoughts can benefit anyone, even those not beginning life after college. Some examples: “There’s no more important posture than quiet reflection about where you are right […]

A person, who later claimed to be a documentary reporter, interviewed members of the U.S. Supreme Court at a social event. She hid her microphone, and they probably thought they were engaging in a purely personal conversation. The reporter’s ambush was against the ethics that most journalists are expected to observe. A responsible and free […]