Despite multiple fires spreading along the train tracks that run through Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough earlier this spring, the state found no violations in its official report after investigating the incident. Although the state didn’t find any official violations, neighbors remain skeptical and say there is a lot of trash along the […]

Maine summers are a chance for our children to get active outdoors. Whether that activity is in the form of an organized sport or free play, Mainers love to be active during the long days of summer. But to stay healthy and hydrated this summer, it’s important to grab the best beverage available: water. Water […]

As the formidable, extra-robust Chris Christie rises in the Republican presidential polls, appearing attractively tough, Rand Paul also remains productively active as the singular Republican now seeking out black voters. The New York Times recently reported on Paul’s visit to Cincinnati at the National Urban League Conference, in a “demonstration of how Mr. Paul ”“ […]

Sunday was supposed to be a celebratory day for auto racing in upstate New York. But instead of all eyes being pointed toward Watkins Glen for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series race at the Watkins Glen International road course, they were directed 50 miles to the north, in Canandaigua, as the sport was hit with […]

Thumbs up to Saco’s Deputy Assessor Kendi Norton, who organized the “Operation: First Responder Gratitude” in late July, and to all of the other city employees who joined her in participating. Norton sent out an email on Tuesday, July 29 to ask for employees to donate a dish on Aug. 1 as a way of […]

First of all for those of us who have never heard of Common Core, here is a quick synopsis: Common Core State Standards is an educational system bankrolled by Bill and Melinda Gates of Microsoft to the tune of $200 million. They have also spent millions setting up a political system across the country, persuading […]

I’ve seen a lot of letters to the editor recently about the contract zone for a cellphone tower in Biddeford, which was recently approved by the planning board and city council. I have to point out that not all councilors and planning board members approved it, but the majority prevailed.   I personally don’t happen […]

In reference to recent letters regarding illegal immigrants: Did it ever occur to these folks that all of us except for the American Indians are related to immigrants, who came to this country to escape tyranny and escape peril? These are children, for pity’s sake ”“ children. And for a country with such a significant […]

It looks like the Constitution is going to be bent again, adding to a growing trend to use its broad principles to achieve narrow results. This time, the Republicans in the House of Representatives have decided to sue President Obama for allegedly having exceeded his authorized powers as chief executive. They claim that he is […]

Balancing individual freedoms with living peaceably in communities together is an ongoing challenge. As much as all of us would like to be able to do whatever we please on our own property, rules must be in place to keep our personal preferences from affecting those of our neighbors. To that end, each town and […]