As the parent of two teenagers, I look at the current Maine landscape and think ahead to my children trying to raise their own families here, and I cringe. Maine is inhospitable to even families who have been here for generations. We’re one of the most taxed states, inflation is nuts, and Mainers can’t afford […]

State House candidate Kilton Webb is running to represent Durham, Pownal, and parts of Bowdoin and Topsham. I am thoroughly impressed with Mr. Webb’s knowledge, heart and dedication to represent my community members and me in Augusta. I am excited to vote for Kilton on Election Day, as he represents the values important to my […]

I’d like to take a minute to encourage people to vote. Many people will say that their vote is only one vote and won’t make a difference. Well, here in Maine we know that one flake of snow doesn’t have much impact either. But many millions of them together will determine how we’re going to […]

A recent article proclaims: “Feds back CMP bid to complete transmission line through Maine.” This is all well and good depending on where one comes down on this issue. For me, this simply represents yet another massive infusion of money for our power companies, this time up to $1.5 billion.  This in the face of […]

Donald Trump seems to be currently scheming about anticipating either an election win or a loss. His recent nauseating rants are increasingly targeting the functions of government and are very disturbingly critical. If he converts some independent voters or indifferent potential voters, he might regain the presidency. If he has insufficient success in changing their […]

My main concern for what’s happening in our state is around education. I want my children and grandkids to remain in this state long-term. Currently, I see no options beyond homeschooling and commonsense private schools. My goal isn’t to denigrate public school teachers. I believe there are many excellent and committed teachers. But they are […]

I am writing to recognize Rep. Laurel Libby, my legislative district representative, as one of the stalwarts in our Legislature. She clearly states her opinions on the bills being presented and has analyzed the bills accurately. Opposition opinions are present. Rep. Libby has the ability to clearly understand a bill for its value to our […]

U.S. immigration policies are the focus of considerable debate in the upcoming presidential election. During the Trump administration thousands of child emigres (including infants and very young children) were treated in cruel and inhumane ways due to administration policies that separated them from their families. Many children still have not been located and/or reunited with […]

There is a big lie about the U.S. economy being promoted in the right-wing media bubble — that our economy is terrible; in the tank. The reality is that the American economy is the strongest in the world. Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing away forecasts. More than 15 million jobs have been added […]

What is history? My definition: Anything that happened before a blink of your eye. It can’t be changed as it’s already cast in stone. Some histories are just for one person — you stepped on a nail, and you’ll never forget. But man’s first landing on the moon in 1969 is shared history. So are […]