The Supreme Court has an important decision to make in the case of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. that would impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of women now, and millions more in the future. The case, which is likely to be decided by the high court in June, is about […]

When my granddaughter was here visiting awhile back, she spied the pond, and her first impulse was to immediately run down and start tossing stones into it. At first, she tried skimming small ones. Failing that, her selections got larger and larger, perhaps in keeping with the increasingly dramatic plops they rewarded her with as […]

The National Football League draft has come and gone again, and there was one surprise that left pundits baffled, but gave New York Jets fans hopes of Super Bowl glory ”“ or at least the hope of making the playoffs. Geno Smith, a highly-touted quarterback who played for West Virginia, was expected by many football […]

Small, smooth stones sink into the sand at low tide near Biddeford Pool. (RACHEL LOVEJOY PHOTO)

Thumbs up to State Rep. Megan Rochelo, D-Biddeford, for her efforts to get more people to become organ donors. Rochelo lost her husband, Jason, when he died last year at the age of 35. She has found a little solace in knowing that through his death, he was able to benefit the lives of others […]

With prom scheduled tonight for Massabesic High School students, and in the coming weeks for many of the area’s other high schools, it’s imperative for parents, teachers, school administrators and community members to speak with young people about making safe choices in this celebratory season. Earlier this week, students from Massabesic and Sanford high schools […]

Shootings from Connecticut to Colorado have caused a new national debate about safeguards on gun sales. The debate has raised the possibility that gun legislation could become a so-called “wedge issue,” but one that cuts both ways, providing political opportunity to people on both sides. A wedge issue is a political matter used to cause […]

This needs to be made clear straight away: I usually love cats. Usually. That’s not the most masculine admission, of course. Gender stereotypes being what they are, it would be much more acceptable for me to proclaim a love of ugly, hard-nosed dogs named Buster or Killer ”“ animals that chew meat and smell like […]

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King joined the call this week asking the Department of Defense to ensure that new service members are issued or provided athletic footwear that is made in the United States. While the DOD’s policy is to purchase American-made combat boots, service shoes and other uniform items in bulk for […]

The Maine House has approved a bill that would incrementally increase the minimum wage in the state to $9 per hour. The Senate tabled the bill recently, as it would have a fiscal impact. The bill must go through the appropriations process ”“ as it has been relegated to the “special appropriations table,” and will […]