“Control of space… means control of the world.” Given the mockery of Trump’s over Space Force, one might think these words were his. Although he did make comments that strangely echo this – referring to space as “the ultimate high ground” – these are the words of then Sen. Lyndon Johnson in 1958. The US […]

What is the real value of $100 million? The six-mile train corridor running from Westbrook to Portland is a great idea. It is. I would love it, especially as it goes right by my house and I could hop the “train” and get to Rock Row or downtown for dinner. However, the $100 million price […]

Many Republicans, and those particularly of the religious right, see Donald Trump as a gift from God and as possessing the “mandate of heaven.” Their refrain seems to be, “God has a way of putting people where he wants them to be and often uses flawed vessels for such purposes.” Perhaps it is time for […]

After seeing the cartoon regarding Bernie Sanders providing “big fat government funded ponies” I felt compelled to respond, As I approach age 70, I have often said that somewhere in those years I missed the obituary notices for common sense and logic. They, for the most part, are extinct. Throw curiosity in there too. A […]

It’s the early afternoon, and I am getting ready to head to the restaurant I serve at in Portland. I’ve brushed my teeth, and am finishing flossing when a piece of my molar falls out of my mouth. Feeling the gap with my tongue, I confirm a part of my tooth is missing. I take […]

Hal Phillips’ recent letter (“Maine should move away from volunteer EMS model” Dec. 22) struck me as interesting given my paternal grandfather coupled his St. Regis Paper first shift responsibilities with those he took on as the Bucksport Fire Chief. While I agree Maine is uniquely challenged with an aging, geographically sparse population, I also […]

When I served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy, I learned that the Uniform Code of Military Justice includes an article that prohibits behavior unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, and calls for the dismissal from the service of those convicted. Is there any doubt that, as commander in chief, Donald Trump has […]

Back in the day, I remember the Nixon impeachment scenario, when people proclaimed his innocence and touted what a great guy he was. It was an argument against Nixon that I, at 23 years old, lost many times. People were too enamored of his perceived accomplishments to recognize any frailty. In almost a déjà vu […]