What did this Veteran’s Day hold for you? Many of us (not all, I know), had the day off from work or school, but how did we use it? It’s difficult for some of us, firmly ensconced in civilian life, to know how to properly and meaningfully thank and recognize the men and women who […]
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Here’s Something: Now more than ever, socialism’s evils need to be unveiled
Though Halloween has passed, with ghosts, goblins and scary scarecrows all about, an upcoming event based on real-world history and current events will really scare you to death. The Gray Republican Committee is teaming with the Windham Republican Committee and 46 other sponsors to host an event examining the true nature of socialism. The night […]
The Universal Notebook: Health vs. insurance
My recent health crisis has left me feeling very ambivalent about health insurance. On the one hand, I could never have afforded the hundreds of thousands of dollars my insurance company paid out for my care. On the other, when my health care hit a snag it was usually because of the insurance company. I […]
Here’s Something: Despite naysayers, oil heat has advantages
Once again, the door is closing on warm weather here in Maine. In my house, that’s a figurative and literal occurrence as the door to the foundation-less front room, a former porch that was enclosed to create an additional living space, gets closed to save money on heating oil. I grew up in a home […]
Letter: No more Trump from Beem? Yes, please
Dear Mr. Beem, Please adhere to your statements from “Never Trump” and do not write about Donald Trump anymore. Thank you.(Please understand if I say I do not believe you will actually do that). J.T. Jarrell Westbrook
Letter: Neighbor upset with daycare’s impact on home, neighborhood
I am extremely upset over the recently passed 100-child daycare. A daycare of this size is too close to surrounding households for noise and traffic issues. This will certainly decrease the quality of life in/outside of my home. Six months of the year in utilizing my backyard/deck I will be listening to 40/50 children playing […]
Universal Notebook: A gentle soul
This is the column about putting your old dog down. I wrote one like it in 2005 when we had to put Ritz to sleep. Now I owe it to Rudy to honor his life the same way. Ritz lived to be almost 18 years old. Rudy only made it to 12. But they were […]
Here’s Something: Waking up to the greatness of WGAN
It’s easy to take things for granted. It’s so easy, in fact, sometimes it takes a Rip Van Winkle moment to understand how great something is. I’ve lived in greater Portland for two decades and have listened to WGAN 560 AM the entire time. But it wasn’t until last week that I realized – after […]
Letter: Former mayor backs Foley in race
In my 17 years of elected public office I would bristle when referred to as a politician. I know others who are motivated to serve our community feel the same way. Being elected by one’s community is an honor and, in my opinion, motivated by a desire to serve the public. A true desire to […]
Letter: Spiller shined as Navy officer, will shine as mayor
I want to encourage every voter in the city of Westbrook to cast their vote to elect Phil Spiller as mayor. I have known Phil for the past 20 years, and even without living in the area I would bet he is far and above the best candidate for the office. And I’ll tell you […]