The following bill has been proposed in the Maine State Legislature and is being targeted by national gun control groups, sportsman’s alliance groups, police associations, and the National Rifle Association: LD 652: “An Act To Authorize the Carrying of Concealed Handguns without a Permit.” Sponsored by Sen. Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin). This bill has 96 co-sponsors […]

The coupon said, “Fresh New Country Scent!” and there, floating over a background of tree-covered hills, was a giant can of room deodorizer. On the back of the coupon was a little scratch-and-sniff square. I scratched, I sniffed. It smelled for all the world like laundry soap mixed with pine needles. If they ever start […]

Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism ”“ Hubert H. Humphrey. The pantry sees that compassion manifested each month by those who willingly, with extended hands, step forward and help those less fortunate. Those giving hands have names like: Leeward Landing Thrift Store, Atlantic Comfort Systems Biddeford, Vacation Land Bowling […]

The White House is at war with its allies and depending on its critics to win negotiating authority for a trade agreement it desperately wants. The leading Democratic advocate of the president’s proposal voted against it in a critical Senate roll call. The president openly ridiculed the Democratic senator who is the leading voice on […]

Have you ever received a check in the mail that you weren’t expecting? Well, if that check came from a trusted source, you’re probably safe to cash it. Many of us might dream of a scenario where money shows up in our mailbox, but what isn’t widely publicized is that these so-called “live” checks, once […]

I applaud Mr. Lauzon for having the nerve to call out the molester, “Dodd.” This human changed Mr. Lauzon’s whole quality of life. I know it would have changed my trust in the police department, in the council, the mayor and the Attorney General’s office. If you cannot turn to these public officials for help, […]

The good news is Americans are living longer. The bad news is many Americans cannot afford to live longer. Many people do not have enough money saved or in Social Security to provide sufficient income in retirement. Of course, some are wealthy or have good employer provided retirement plans, but they are a minority. Most […]

There are many ideas for improving electric power ”“ its sources, costs, efficiency, reliability, and environmental kindness. But what if there is no electric power at all, nothing electric that works for weeks, months or years over a wide region, even nationwide? No communications, heating and cooling, financial services, water and waste systems, oil or […]

It’s still a radical document, the U.S. Constitution, no part of it more so than the First Amendment. Almost everybody’s for freedom of speech ”“ particularly for themselves and people who agree with them. However, the part about “no establishment of religion” vexes True Believers of every persuasion. How can government possibly remain neutral in […]