The human race is running out of options for a course correction on this cruise ship called Earth. There’s no room for denial in the face of pollution’s impact on our daily lives and on the natural ecosystems. It’s literally enough to make you sick. I lived in Cincinnati when a several-ton slug of carbon […]

Mainers want to know that a promise made is a promise kept. For 40 years, the state kept its promise to share tax revenue with our cities and towns. This funding, called revenue sharing, is crucial for our towns to keep property taxes down and maintain essential service. Last year, Gov. LePage wanted to completely […]

A couple of weeks ago, I enjoyed a really special evening at the Middle School of the Kennebunks. It was sponsored by the Positive School Climate Committee, which is affiliated with the middle school’s guidance department. The program began with a presentation by Dr. William Paterson, from the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic […]

The deep grief of losing a loved one to a violent crime cannot be understood by anyone who hasn’t experienced it, and knowing that the person’s killer has not been brought to justice must be a source of indescribable pain and anxiety. Several people who have had such an experience shared their stories recently in […]

The recent vote on raising the ceiling on the national debt spotlighted the reason why Congress fails to act on virtually anything and manages to achieve record low popularity. The debt limit is really a sham. The debts have already been incurred, and the U.S. must pay their cost. Presumably, blocking an increase means cutting […]

Let’s say all of humanity suddenly vanishes from the face of the planet. Maybe the rapture comes, which would probably settle some bets among the most pointy-hatted of religious purists. Or maybe there’s a hot sale on scented candles at a Bed, Bath & Beyond in the Andromeda galaxy, and every last person on Earth […]

The Affordable Care Act created the Health Insurance Marketplaces, which means thousands of Maine residents now have the ability to enroll in health insurance plans, many for the first time. Navigating the health insurance industry can feel overwhelming, but it is important to remember that your health insurance coverage offers access to benefits that can […]