“I have nothing but contempt and anger for those who betray the trust by exposing the name of our sources. They are, in my view, the most insidious of traitors.” — George H. W. Bush, speech at the CIA, April 26, 1999 Interesting. Less than six years later, Karl Rove, 43’s brain, is reputed to […]

Thumbs up to York County Commissioners for hiring four new deputies who will join the York County Sheriff’s Office after layoffs left the rural patrol division stretched to provide coverage to the 14 towns it patrols last year. Commissioners also agreed last week to approve hiring five new corrections staff at York County Jail. Although […]

In late July, a police checkpoint created a hubbub among several motorcyclists passing through Arundel, who reportedly felt harassed. Out of 137 vehicles stopped, the checkpoint nabbed 28 drivers, mostly motorcycles, who were lacking inspection stickers or registrations. Additional checkpoints are planned by the York County Sheriff’s Department for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport later this summer, […]

There should be some rule or law somewhere that people my age aren’t allowed to die. Lately, it seems as though every time I log onto Facebook or turn on the news I hear of yet another soul snuffed out way too early on in life. Recently, three men I knew, one in his 20s, […]

President Obama’s budget takes a new approach to U.S. investment in space exploration, and recently the administration supported it with a new statement of U.S. space policy. For those with an eye for politics, the statement emphasizes a collaborative approach that was missing during the George W. Bush administration. For instance, it softens previous administration’s […]

Anyone who owns a high-energy dog can attest to the need for a dog park. Dogs are made to run, bound and wrestle with their peers. In any town without a designated park, there is no place for dogs to do this legally and safely without fear that they may run off, go to sniff […]

Small businesses beware: Our federal government is pushing new regulations, and aggressive enforcement steps will be taking place. It could be detrimental to most businesses, and in turn, the economy and jobs, too. New federal regulations come about because Congress gives government agencies the power to interpret and enforce statutes. Generally, federal laws get passed […]

The City of Saco has an opportunity to use an aging property and turn it into a profit-making venture. In February, Saco voters approved a $5.9 million bond for the purpose of building a new central fire station. Once completed, the existing Thornton Avenue Central Fire Station will become vacant. That station includes two buildings […]

Listening to predictable pronouncements from America’s political leaders as midterm elections approach is a waste of time. Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and their Democratic cohorts will undoubtedly keep reminding potential voters of the Republican party’s record when they ran the country from 2001-07, specifically their fiscally catastrophic distaste for deregulation and their waging of an […]

Tax cuts instituted by former president George W. Bush are scheduled to expire this year, setting off what will be another battle in Congress as lawmakers return to the Capitol this fall. Economists and politicians are divided on the impact that allowing the cuts to expire could have, but lawmakers should not allow tax cuts […]