Have you ever met someone who you know you can ask for help and the answer is always positive? My column this month is not going to focus on what is going on in Augusta or the politics at the national level, my column this month is to bring focus to the selfless people of […]

Among the five state bond issues voters will decide on Election Day, two address statewide capital improvements for Maine Army National Guard readiness centers and transportation infrastructure. The other three would provide funding for a variety of higher education investments, and those we’ll address next week. Question 1 on the ballot asks voters to commit […]

Suppose you are the loan officer in a bank. Today, you have three customers coming in. Customer A arrives. This customer has a good and stable income, pays bills on time, has made debt payments reliably and is a community leader. Then comes Customer B. This customer has just had a pay cut, lives from […]

Say what you want about beer ”“ it kills brain cells, causes hangovers, destroys lives ”“ but there are few industries that allow you to put a drawing of Santa Claus’ bare butt on the label. Lest you think this a flight of fancy, be assured that I’m talking about a real label on a […]

It’s no surprise that after the state’s shady dealings with a request for proposals for an offshore wind turbine site, that Norwegian company Statoil announced last week that it’s abandoning its $120 million wind project off the state’s coast. An investigative report by the Associated Press had shown earlier this month that Gov. Paul LePage’s […]

Cakes, games and celebration are in order today at Biddeford’s McArthur Public Library, which is celebrating 150 years. The institution’s longevity is a testament to Biddeford residents recognizing the value of literature and information resources, and we’d like to join in applauding this vital institution as it marks a century and a half of operation. […]

Our federal offices are open again. Congress finally broke its gridlock on the debt approval and averted a government crisis, but it could happen again, in just a few more months. A bipartisan budget deal was reached after 16 days of shutdown. The delay will cost American taxpayers an estimated $24 billion. It could have […]

Despite it not being a binding referendum on Nov. 5, Lyman voters have the opportunity to send a clear message to selectmen: The town needs a manager. Voters will have two non-binding questions before them, to give town leaders an idea of voter sentiment on the issues. Question 1 will ask voters if they would […]

Tea and cucumber sandwiches were served at the launch.

Every time someone comes forward, it makes it easier for other people to report and talk about rape.