Virtually nothing of substance occurs at the quadrennial Republican or Democratic Party conventions; in reality they’re just televised coronations designed by each party’s strategists to fire up their respective bases. Converting the few potential voters who remain uncommitted seems little more than an afterthought; those persuasive efforts can be handled far more efficiently by the […]

It happens every year at about this time without fail in this part of the world. The heavy, oppressive, damp days of July and August descend upon us, and for days ”“ that sometimes grow into weeks ”“ the air is filled more often than not with the sound of air conditioners and fans running. […]

Things may be looking up for the Boston Red Sox after all. Boston has stumbled through a dreadful losing season this year after having the worst collapse in history last September. The team fired manager Terry Francona, hired Bobby Valentine and was the butt of jokes during the off-season for players eating fried chicken and […]

Thumbs up to the York County Commissioners for moving forward with a code of ethics for county employees, board members and officials. Conflicts of interest and other ethically questionable behaviors have gotten many people into hot water over the years, at all levels of government, and there is no better way to help people understand […]

Mitt Romney’s tax returns have stirred up a lot of interest recently, because he refuses to let the public see more than two year’s worth. Unless you believe the unsupported charge by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, that Romney’s returns would reveal that he paid no taxes, we likely already know much […]

Letting assets go to waste due to lack of a funded maintenance plan is no way to run a city. Unfortunately, that’s what is happening with the Biddeford Municipal Airport, as it is left to flounder due to council inaction. The Biddeford City Council on Tuesday voted down a proposal to ask voters for $200,000 […]

Saco’s proposed fireworks ordinance seems to create more problems than it would alleviate. With a temporary ban set to expire in mid-September, the city council held a hearing on a new proposal this week, which would prohibit the sale of fireworks in the city and prohibit the use of fireworks east of I-95, which encompasses […]

I realized I was in desperate need of a hobby recently when I actually sat down to watch a few minutes of cable news commentary. It’s not that I actively wanted to, mind you, but sometimes you just have to subject yourself to a torturous pursuit, even if you know it’s bad for you. It’s […]

It’s clear from the actions, and inaction, of the Saco City Council that the decision on the future of the old Saco fire station is going to come down to money. The council has been sitting on the property since before it was vacated by the fire department in April 2011, but has taken no […]

Paul Ryan could make a real difference in the Republican presidential campaign, since his selection as Mitt Romney’s running mate. A six-term Republican congressman from Wisconsin, Ryan has some fresh political ideas on fixing the federal budget, especially on Social Security and Medicare. The good thing about Ryan, whether you agree with his proposals or […]