There is a short passage by an unknown author that compares life to a journey on a train and reads, in part, “We should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.” Those mentioned here have left more than memories; they have left a part of themselves […]

In the 1972 presidential election, President Richard Nixon drubbed Sen. George McGovern, but the ensuing Watergate scandal cast the Nixon campaign in the worst possible light. A post-election national survey asked voters which candidate they had supported. In several states where McGovern had lost, the poll found a majority saying they had voted for him. […]

“Whenever there is a huge spill of solar energy, it’s just called a nice day.” It’s a quaint saying with a little bite to it; tough to replicate in this country’s mad dash to suck up the remnants of its hydrocarbon reserves. Who needs the future? I may not be able to afford solar panels […]

William “Bill” King is running for York County sheriff. To me, this would be a no-brainer, as he is doing a great job as chief deputy and has more than the qualifications he needs to be elected. He has worked for the CIA as well as the Drug Enforcement Agency, and has served many years […]

The old adage “it takes a village to raise a child,” is getting renewed interest in Biddeford, where representatives from the schools, social service agencies and justice system are coming together to promote “restorative justice.” About 85 people from these fields met last week to discuss this old-fashioned, community approach to the timeless problem of […]

Oh, the things I would do if I could fly. There are so many items I’d check off my to-do list, a goodly amount of them illegal in many parts of the world ”“ including the Saharan badlands, where most of the laws currently on the books pertain to the ownership of camels. First thing’s […]

Let’s evaluate a few points on the suggested “rethink” for Republicans to “appeal to a broader base.” I will use the acronym NFCN for “no further comment needed.” First is the acceptance of sexual deviancy as a lifestyle. God did not like this and destroyed two whole cities as punishment. “Gay marriage” is just an […]

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing new rules that could give large Internet-based companies a leg up that they don’t need. The new rules would allow an Internet service provider to charge content providers to grant them faster service, which consumer advocates say would allow large companies like Netflix, Google and Facebook to maintain their […]