Throughout human history people have pondered whether death ends their existence or is the gateway to an afterlife. In recent decades millions around the world have reported near-death or out-of-body experiences. The world’s major religions teach various conceptions of an afterlife that include reincarnation, bodily resurrection and the immortality of the soul. The John Templeton Foundation recently […]

Editor, The Biddeford City Manager stated during a City Council workshop on Jan. 16, 2018 that the cost of the parking garage, will be paid for by parking revenues, not by property tax payers.  It was also stated that the garage would be good for 40 to 50 years, if it was well maintained.  The […]

It is historical fact that millions of people have come to the U.S. to create new lives in freedom. Immigration is the origin of our history as a country. Our federal government did not even keep immigration records until 1820. The bedrock of U.S growth and prosperity is immigration and for nearly 30 years the […]

I recently spoke with a college-bound student and his mother in my career services office. These types of meetings have significantly increased in the last few years as families want to inquire about all the statistical data related to job placement. I asked the young man what his ideal college experience looked like. His answer: […]

Suppose you ran a business and, when checking your employees’ job performance, found they only got an average 20 percent score. You might decide that, with more employee effort or some new workers, your business would run more successfully. You would probably consider firing at least some of them. Well, you are the boss, and […]

There are a lot of threats to Maine forests — fragmentation, poor forestry practices, development, imported and native pests and diseases — and invasive plants. Plants like “burning bush,” famous for its red color. Or the distinctive “Crimson King” Norway maple. Or the common privet. Plants that have graced Maine lawns and gardens for decades because […]

This is a mid-year tribute to teaching—at all levels, K to college. The transfer of knowledge requires both the presence and attentiveness of the students. Two of my college instructors excelled in ensuring these prerequisites for learning. First day of class. A. J. Lohwater, 6-foot-4 and attired in a three-piece suit, strode from his desk […]

Editor, Recently, Americans who had high health care costs faced a big tax increase just because of their medical expenses. Senator Susan Collins was one of several leaders in Congress who fought back against the measure. She and her colleagues helped to ensure the medical expense deduction was maintained, including restoring a 7.5 percent income […]

Ten degrees, below zero. Bitter wind chills. Snow to shovel. Nasty head cold. Stuffy and sneezy. Coughing. But I choose to control my thinking. I choose not to ruminate on todays’ struggles, real and difficult though they are. Instead, I choose to meditate on the beauty of God’s creation and the wonders of his works. Meditation exists […]