Abortion has again arrived at the U.S. Supreme Court. The issue boils down to whether the Court will abandon its Roe v. Wade ruling that abortion is a federally protected right and leave the issue to the states. Its decision could place abortion at the center of next year’s political campaigns. Abortion may be the […]

As a way to celebrate my recent 79th birthday, Tina and I attended two theatrical performances. On the first night, we saw, “Oklahoma,” put on by Heartwood Regional Theater in Newcastle and featuring student actors from Lincoln Academy as well as some home-schooled students. On the second night, we saw “Cabaret,” put on by Portland […]

I have a couple of thoughts on the issue of jokes and the telling thereof. They are not all good thoughts, but if the jokes told to us can make us laugh, that’s good because laughter I’m told, is healthy. They say it cures lots of illnesses. But alas, not all jokes result in real […]

There are those of us old enough to remember when the term “politically correct” emerged into the public sphere. It didn’t take long for ideological culture warriors and politicians to exploit the term to suit their own agendas. Now, almost three decades later, the term “woke” has become the adjective of the hour. Like its […]

Though still in the middle of the busy holiday season, we at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program wanted to take a moment to share our gratitude for everyone who participated in our Thanksgiving bag distribution. With your help, we were able to provide 776 bags of holiday staples and gift cards to our neighbors. Every […]

We need a Christmas Miracle This Christmas we need more than a little magic, we need a Christmas Miracle. COVID-19 has caused record levels of death and pain in our state. We must unite as one Maine to avoid further illness and death. In my mind, losing one more Mainer to COVID-19 is one too […]

After Bob Dole – the best Senate leader Republicans have had – died last Sunday, tributes began pouring in. Perhaps predictably, they focused on his runs for national office, where he was not exactly a fish out of water, but certainly out of his element. There was only casual mention of his work as a […]

Our time is the best gift we can give to our friends and family this Christmas. Nobody knows how much time we have on Earth — nobody knows when our time will end. We all have friends and loved ones who were claimed way too early. Hopefully, you are blessed, as my family has been, […]