Republicans in Augusta are once again pushing to require photo ID at the polls in Maine. A bill to do so, LD 199, was submitted last session but was carried over to the current session and is back up for consideration. Despite voters turning down further restrictions on Election Day ”“ including a measure to […]

I store most of my firewood in the garage, which sits at the bottom of the hill on the backside of my property. Normally, I drive my small truck down there, which works out well if I need a good amount. But if I need just a bucket-full, I walk down both for the fresh […]

A firearms bill that gained approval in the U.S. House of Representatives last week would make sweeping changes to the way the nation deals with allowance of concealed carry, while dredging up the old debate of states’ rights versus federal laws. Unfortunately, this bill will not help clarify the confusing mix of firearms regulations from […]

Watching the infomercials that pass for Republican presidential candidate debates is similar to viewing a reality TV program. To put much credence in the show’s content requires a skill generally associated with fans of professional wrestling: The willing suspension of disbelief. Observing the various would-be chief executives argue over who’s most opposed to taxes, who’d […]

The National Basketball Association’s lockout ended during the weekend and now the question remains. How long until fans forget it ever happened? Our guess: Not long at all. For the past four months, NBA fans have watched while millionaire players fought with billionaire owners over how to divide $4 billion. Fans sat anxiously as the […]

Thumbs up to all of those people who volunteered at a Thanksgiving dinner last week, donated money or food to one such event or took the time during their holiday shopping during the weekend to pick up a toy or gift for someone in need. We thank our readers and all of York County for […]

The Congressional supercommittee was not very super. In fact, its lack of action was disgraceful and irresponsible. Our elected officials, who earn a great deal of money and power in their positions, forgot what their real job is supposed to be: Making legislative decisions that benefit the American people. They came to no agreement, and […]

There’s a reason why Sanford High School made it to No. 2 on the state’s list of priorities for new school construction ”“ several reasons, actually, including an unsecured entrance and overcrowding, which necessitates the use of 12 portable classrooms. The facility needs work. The district knows it, the state knows it and the accreditation […]

Thanksgiving is once again upon us. I once loved this holiday above all others ”“ but no more. The day was an excuse for a gathering of the clan, without religious significance or pressure to buy everybody a useless present. It was essentially a festival of food. In my family, the menfolk would assemble in […]

Officials announced recently that Amtrak funding could be in jeopardy, but thanks to some smart legislators in the U.S. House and Senate, much of the funding has been restored. In a vote Friday, members of both the House and Senate passed a spending bill to get the federal government through part of December. Amtrak funds […]