Gorham is truly a wonderful place to live. And the fact that we are the fastest-growing community in the state of Maine is a testament to that. We are nicely situated in between the Atlantic coast and Sebago Lake and within a half an hour drive to either the city of Portland or the mountains. […]

Last week’s news about the South Portland public school bus driver being charged for passing too closely to a cyclist in Portland grabbed headlines mostly for the blatant disregard the driver showed the cyclist. Caught on the cyclist’s helmet cam, the bus operator almost hit the cyclist when trying to pass on a narrow road […]

Now that I’ve spent the last 27 years of my life working to abolish nuclear weapons, it is time to reflect. Have my efforts been wasted? Shall I continue? Shall I give up? What will the world look like when more and more countries and terrorists have nuclear weapon options? One day in 1995, I […]

Now that I’ve spent the last 27 years of my life working to abolish nuclear weapons, it is time to reflect. Have my efforts been wasted? Shall I continue? Shall I give up? What will the world look like when more and more countries and terrorists have nuclear weapon options? One day in 1995, I […]

Now that I’ve spent the last 27 years of my life working to abolish nuclear weapons, it is time to reflect. Have my efforts been wasted? Shall I continue? Shall I give up? What will the world look like when more and more countries and terrorists have nuclear weapon options? One day in 1995, I […]

Excise tax shouldn’t be based on MSRP When we buy a new or used vehicle, we pay the sales tax on the “bill of sale” amount. When we go to the local town or city to register the vehicle, the law requires that we pay the “excise tax” on the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) […]

A few tidbits of news that could be of interest to senior citizens have come across my desk this week. • Are you divorced? Did you know you may be eligible for Social Security benefits from your former husband? In a recent AARP bulletin, under the “Ask Jane” column, one woman asks which wife gets […]

Ranked-choice system supported I was pleased to hear that the Committee for Ranked Choice Voting recently opened their campaign headquarters in Westbrook. I support this citizens’ initiative to replace our current voting system with a ranked choice voting system. My enthusiasm for ranked choice voting comes from my belief that it will allow for a […]

Last weekend I attended the Maine Humanities Council’s Winter Weekend at Bowdoin College. Essentially it’s a large book group with prestigious speakers, entertainment and the all-important food. As a librarian, this sounded spectacular. This year’s selection was “Absalom, Absalom!” by William Faulkner. I had never read Faulkner but I’m always eager for new genres and […]