We are quickly approaching the end of the legislative session, and the Legislature has made significant progress in our work on a number of issues. One of the most significant challenges we are working to address is housing. In February’s column, I wrote about how Maine’s housing crisis is impacting folks from all walks of […]

For decades now I’ve written columns for local papers. Like Wendell Berry (and here’s where the comparison ends) the scribbling was typically on a yellow pad with the tweaking shown through cross-outs, arrows pointing this way and that, and other tells declaring a work-in-progress. Almost 20 years ago, however, a local editor offered me a […]

The first author event I ever attended was in 1996 and Peter Mayle discussed his book, “Anything Considered.” It was nerve racking. Did I have to buy a book? What did I say to the author if I did get them to sign a book? Was everyone going to be in tuxedos asking really poignant […]

As the Maine State Legislature continues to meet and work, improving access to quality, affordable child care remains a top priority for my colleagues and me. We remain committed to supporting Maine child care providers of all sizes and helping them keep their doors open. We also want to increase the number of slots in […]

Are you missing money? If you check the state of Maine unclaimed property list, you may find out that you are. Every year, Maine releases an updated list of dormant bank balances, missing checks, stock dividends, inheritances and other assets that have gone unclaimed. All of this adds up to hundreds of millions of dollars […]

Summer, that teasing season of long, languid days and sultry nights. The world comes alive with crackling fireworks in the (Thursday) night sky, the cacophony of Palace Playland down at the beach, and the general hustle and bustle of our town filled with its annual influx of seasonal visitors. Here at the library we are […]