When I retired and moved back to live in Maine again, I was rejoining the sea, coffee flavored ice cream, L.L.Bean, clam chowder, blueberries, maple syrup, pickles and trees. And four acres on the Kennebunk River to build on. Pure heaven. As I handed over the tube of toothpaste and my credit card, the conversation […]

As the Senate Chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, former educator and coach, married to another educator, and father of three daughters who attended public school, I am well-versed in the differences between standards and curriculum. Standards are what the Department of Education determines are the quantifiable benchmarks that students need to hit […]

As the holiday season continues, it’s easy to stay wrapped up in the fun and joy of everything this season encapsulates. However, I’d like to provide a reminder of what the winter can bring to some individuals and their families. There are many in this state who are going without heat, experiencing food insecurity, and […]

Twenty years. Two decades. A lot has changed. But some things stay the same. In late October this year, the Brick Store Museum’s popular program, the All Souls’ Walk, celebrated its 20th year as a successful event, sharing stories of those who came before us. I stopped and thought to myself, where was I 20 […]

More than three years ago, at the height of the COVID thing, I first met the editor of the Kennebunk Post, who was out on his daily run. He asked if I could share a dog’s perspective of the pandemic that we dogs also had to endure. I did. He hasn’t asked again, but regardless, […]

As a husband, father and grandfather with a background in teaching and coaching, the holidays are a very important time for me. I understand what these days and moments can mean for a family and how the joy of spending time with family can carry a person through hard times. When I worked as a […]