The entire country pauses on Dec. 25, as Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, known to Christians as God’s Christ and Savior, and known to many as The Prince of Peace. The impact of this one special life has reverberated through the centuries. Kingdoms and governments rise and fall; the celebrities of one […]

On Nov. 21, the Federal Communications Commission announced plans to revisit its Obama-era internet regulations. It seems likely that the resulting vote will repeal the policies often referred to as net neutrality. The name is, perhaps, misleading; to support net neutrality is to support placing the internet more fully under government supervision. The related political debate […]

The last thing small business owners want to think about is saving for retirement. Between managing employees, expenses, and customers while ensuring their company continues to offer a quality product or service, the stress and hard work it takes to run a business can be overwhelming. Manta recently found that 34 percent of entrepreneurs are […]

Editor, Ho, the beautiful white snow thin brooding pieces of flakes In the old ciy of Saco, Maine Now, that winter is here and the snow and the robin flying by  Here there is nothing but pines with patches of snow on their branches It’s a pleasure to breathe the fragrant air of snow It’s […]

Editor, The Knights of Columbus of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Lyman woiuld like to extend warm wishes and a big thank you to the community and parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish for the support of our 19th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner held at Most Holy Trinity Hall in Saco.  The outpouring of so […]

Editor, The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but it is also a time of overindulging and stress. According to a 2016 report in the Journal of the American Heart Association, heart-related deaths spike during Christmas. While more research is needed on the cause, researchers suggest emotional stress, changes in diet […]

Editor, Congress should act on the opportunity to pass tax reform that provides real relief for our country’s middle class and reignites our economy.    Washington has been debating this issue for months, and it is time to move forward with a plan that will actually make a positive difference in the lives of Maine people. In […]

Editor, I have a lot to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving. I attended the Knights of Columbus Community Meal at the Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall. I have weak legs and I need a cane to support myself. Knowing I would have to stand in line with my plate, I decided to leave my […]

Editor, U.S. businesses are at a competitive disadvantage in the global marketplace. With one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world and a system that penalizes companies for investing money earned abroad, the U.S. tax code is in need of reform. I manage the North Berwick plant for Pratt & Whitney, a division […]

The tax bill to be finally adopted by Congress before the end of the year has produced of a series of myths, mainly the result of its rushed legislative process. These myths result from ignorance of its content and its economic and political effects. They are separate from the purely partisan debate about who gets […]