Lighthouses are iconic markers of coastlines everywhere, and Maine’s 57 active lighthouses are a popular draw for tourists and locals alike. The structures, once manned by keepers who lived onsite with their families, are imbued with local history and add a great deal of character to their communities. With today’s technology, such as GPS navigation […]

In my eight short weeks on the job as assistant superintendent, I have been overwhelmed by the warm and generous welcome I’ve received from school employees, city officials, parents and students. The Biddeford School Department has a bold and ambitious plan to improve academic outcomes for its 2,500 students, and I’m proud to be a […]

I am writing to urge Maine voters to listen to the biologists, not the activists. It is important that Maine not let outside interest groups influence us; it is important to make decisions based on rationality instead of emotions; and it is important that Maine not attack an industry that contributes a great deal to […]

Samuel L. Jackson does commercials for Capital One now, in which he struts and glares and acts all Samuel L. Jackson-y. Talk about your mixed feelings. On the one hand, the “Pulp Fiction” and “Snakes on a Plane” star is likable in an abrasive, in-your-face kind of way that’s hard to put a finger on; […]

While it was business as usual at most of the Shops at Biddeford Crossing late last week, it was much more at the Market Basket store ”“ the first in Maine ”“ when news broke that beloved former CEO Arthur “Artie T.” Demoulas would return to lead the company. Late on Wednesday, Aug. 27, an […]

As many of us know, downtown Biddeford has been struggling with all the road construction over the past two to three months or so. Saco has had its lumps as well, I understand, but they seem largely over. Although I don’t think we’re required to own a retail store to understand how adversely they have […]

I am a strong supporter of gun rights. I learned to use guns as a teenager, at my military school. Most Americans support a person’s right to own guns. But with gun rights come gun responsibilities. A horrific accident happened at an Arizona gun club last week. A 9-year-old girl lost control of the powerful […]

To all the Market Basket employees, especially at my Biddeford store, and all the loyal customers and, last but not least, to Artie T. Demoulas, I commend all of you for the courageous battle you fought. Your actions exemplify what the U.S. Marine Corps motto is: Semper Fidelis (always faithful). Artie T., as a the […]

Earlier this week, I went to Market Basket to congratulate the employees, and I experienced energy that feels like you’re being showered in love. The manager asked all the managers to come to the café. Arthur T. Demoulas was about to make a statement, and when he gave his speech, he thanked everyone ”“ and […]