President Trump is continuing to obstruct justice even after the Mueller report, in the form of blocking Congress’ oversight and investigatory efforts. In William Barr, Trump now has an attorney general who will protect him rather than serving to protect the American people as he should do. Also, after the investigation into Russian interference in […]

In the May 20 Press Herald editorial, promoting wind power, the Editorial Board states that Maine might finally be ready “to capitalize on its human and natural resources to become players in the burgeoning offshore wind industry.” It lists leading manufacturing companies in this alternative-energy source, which come from Norway, Denmark and Germany. Why are […]

We 24/7 caregivers of our spouses have to become physical and occupational therapists, as the professionals come for just a few hours a week – the rest of the time, we must try to get our spouses to do all their exercises. And with Alzheimer’s disease, that isn’t easy. A bill before our Maine lawmakers […]

Last week volunteers helped clear the treadway for a new trail north of Greenville, a family-friendly hike to the shore of Prong Pond, with views along the way of Big Moose Mountain. It’s just one of many new and improved trails that the state of Maine and partners have completed in the area since 2012, […]

The Portland Press Herald’s May 16 editorial (“Our View: Dogs don’t get their day in court“), while attempting to poke holes in the rights of animals by questioning whether or not a dog had legal standing in court, trivialized the very real problems society faces in protecting the welfare of animals. Regardless, if one believes […]

On June 1, 1950, Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine led six other courageous Republican senators by introducing a Declaration of Conscience disassociating themselves from the demagoguery of Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. More than half a century later, when a man who surpasses Joe McCarthy in demagoguery disgraces the White House, Susan […]

A proposed $100 million of capital cost to move 2,162 passengers per weekday to/from Westbrook and Portland? With an annual operating cost of $7-$10 million? Sounds like the Brooklyn Bridge to me! How about increasing the number, frequency and coverage area of buses within the Greater Portland transit district? I just returned from Boulder, Colo., […]

Reporter Randy Billings wrote in the July 21 Press Herald that a “wave of evictions” is expected when the courts re-open this month, after being closed for COVID protocols. The impact of the end of the protections against evictions of tenants will be substantial. Fortunately there will have to be court hearings and judgments issued […]