Back in February, I went to the State House to advocate for Sara Gideon’s insulin price cap bill. At the time, I didn’t know much about Ms. Gideon or her Senate campaign; I just knew that the insulin my husband and teenage sons depend on for their survival costs way too much for the average […]

The pandemic brought me, like many friends and colleagues, back to Maine. I have had the privilege of finding recreation and solace outdoors: distanced hikes in the White Mountains with friends, picnics on the Promenade, and long days at the beach. As summer has progressed, I have seen Maine’s economy surviving on the droves of […]

Mainers are fortunate this November to be able to make a meaningful choice in casting our vote for U.S. senator. I am not referring to the choice between the Democratic and Republican nominees who represent the politics of corporate interests and the preservation of the status quo. Mainers have another choice: independent candidate Lisa Savage, […]

A picture of me beside Pastor Todd Bell of Sanford’s Calvary Baptist Church appeared in a Sep. 1, Press Herald story. Given the response I have received from family and friends, I want to clarify a few items. First, the picture is from a 2017 ceremony recognizing outstanding work by staff at the York County […]

My opposition to Susan Collins’ re-election has solidified over time, almost entirely due to her passive condonement of President Trump’s behavior and its destructive impact on our institutions, ideals, ethical standards, stability, safety and stature in the world. It is unfathomable to me that a leader at Susan Collins’ level, particularly one with an established […]

The level of competency at our local post office is of concern. I question their ability to collect and deliver a large number of ballots during the November election. Recently, I mailed a package using ground delivery service at the South Portland post office to be sent to Port Orchard, Wash. I mailed it on […]

As a senior citizen I am responding to my concerns about Sara Gideon’s confusing stance on taxes for middle Americans. Sara Gideon, a candidate for U.S. Senate, used to serve on the town council for the town of Freeport. While on the town council, she voted to increase property taxes every year by a total […]

On Aug. 8, the small town of Shirley celebrated its 175th anniversary. Much preparation and love was involved in Shirley’s special day. Of course, no celebration is complete without a parade. Many citizens were asked to join us for this eventful occasion, including our state and federal politicians. To our surprise but with great appreciation, […]

In response to Pastor Bell and Calvary Baptist Church, I am wondering, as a minister and chaplain, how do we love our neighbor during this pandemic? Some religious leaders and communities are arguing that religious liberty is at stake, that we should be allowed to practice our faith in person with one another, regardless of […]