The 2014 La Kermesse Parade on June 27 was a proud day to remember for the Franco-American Biddeford community. It was also a proud day for Biddeford Republicans as our governor, of French heritage, and his wife accepted our invitation to participate along with many candidates and party workers. The crowds received our governor and […]

While we are in the middle of another beautiful Maine summer, the economic forecast is not as sunny: Maine needs jobs. We’ve only recovered half the jobs lost during the recession while our New England neighbors have made a full recovery. Even the jobs we have created aren’t helping our entire state ”“ most of […]

The Supreme Court has come up with some unusual meanings for some common words. In the process, they have changed the nature of the American corporation at the expense of average citizens. Because this has to do with the Court, it gets a little legalistic, but much less than you might expect. In law, affected […]

Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, on jobs growth in June: Unemployment in the United States fell in June to 6.1 percent from 6.3 percent in May, the lowest rate since the fall of 2008. That’s when financial giant Lehman Brothers collapsed, taking with […]

The University of Southern Maine ”“ and the state’s public university system as a whole ”“ will not be viable and continue to attract the students needed to sustain itself without some major changes and a serious fundraising campaign. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education reported that University of Southern Maine is one of the […]

When New Englanders think of hazardous weather, it’s ice storms and blizzards that most frequently come to mind, with the power outages, travel prohibitions and cancellations they cause. But there are plenty of dangerous weather events during the warmer months, too, and it’s wise to be prepared.  Flooding, high winds, severe heat and strong surfs […]

Representative Spencer Bachus stands out among conservatives. Representing Alabama’s 6th district, he’s built his political reputation as a supporter of fiscal responsibility, limited government and constitutional rights ”“ with special attention to the First and Fourth Amendments. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise to hear this southern Republican speak in favor of net neutrality, […]