My aversion to choreographed mourning began more than three decades ago. A friend’s sister was stopped at a red light when an automobile being driven by someone impaired by alcohol hit her from behind. She wasn’t wearing a seat belt, went through the windshield of her car and died at the scene. The accident occurred […]

Who shall describe the immortal life of the grim forest, where Nature, though it be mid-winter, is ever in her spring, where the moss-grown and decaying trees are not old, but seem to enjoy a perpetual youth; and blissful, innocent Nature, like a serene infant, is too happy to make a noise, except by a […]

As the days grow longer and summer takes hold in southern Maine, families looking for entertainment should look no further than Old Orchard Beach and Sanford. This year, like last, both York County towns are fielding collegiate baseball teams that offer fans a chance to experience high-level baseball together on a warm summer night in […]

Thumbs up to all the candidates and voters who participated in the democratic process this week. Between primaries and school budgets, municipal budgets and land use issues, many items were before voters at the polls on Tuesday and several Town Meetings also took place. Taking the time to vote is important for the process to […]

Sanford High School Spartans will take to the fields this fall after the community retired the Redskins mascot and moves on to a new chapter in school athletics. Students chose the new mascot, which features a war helmet, from a field of four options recently. The Spartans garnered 587 of the 1,325 votes, including those […]

It’s the 50th anniversary of “Silent Spring,” Rachel Carson’s influential work about the effect of synthetic pesticides on the environment, and though it’s been half a century since Carson is credited with creating the environmentalism movement, her legacy is going strong, particularly in Maine. A biologist and writer, Carson is known for bringing one simple […]

A bee, pictured here, pollinates a flower. (RACHEL LOVEJOY PHOTO)

After hearing which towns made the cut to be “certified business friendly” and those that didn’t, we’re just as perplexed as the officials who are questioning why their town’s proposal didn’t pass muster. In Waterboro, Town Planner Tom Ursia said he’s baffled as to why the town was not included in Maine’s first round of […]

Lately, it feels like our federal government is telling everybody about American actions that are usually treated as secret activities, involving foreign nations. Why are these stories being leaked, and how dangerous is it for these leaks to occur?   A leak often is done to score a political gain or enhance a political position, by […]

When Biddeford High School graduated its Class of 2012 on Sunday, eight students walked down the aisle with an extra award that needs to be fully appreciated. Matt McQuirk, Heather Fecteau, Jenna Roy, Alyson Roy (no relation), Tyler Vigue, Zach Jacques, Brianna Laverriere and Clint Maloy each graduated while wearing the Golden Tiger medallion. The […]