A change in administration in January will bring a new pandemic strategy for the United States. President-elect Joe Biden has announced his transition COVID-19 advisory council, and there are high expectations that its recommendations to combat the pandemic will be backed by science and reflect public health best practices. As an infectious disease epidemiologist, I’m […]

We must and can do better If the headline of Nov. 11 didn’t scare you, “Virus spreading faster in ME than anywhere else in the nation,” I don’t know what will. This is our last opportunity to halt and reverse the virus’ spread in our towns and state. On this Veterans Day when we honor […]

As news reports named Joe Biden as president-elect, Donald Trump denied his defeat and launched unsupported claims of fraud. Only a few Senate Republicans congratulated Biden, including an equivocal Susan Collins. Most backed his pursuing unfounded complaints, preventing or delaying a smooth transition. Trump, the personal president, may be nothing more than a sore loser. […]

The headline in a recent New York Times article caught my attention: “Cuts Hit Bone as Pandemic Saps Colleges.” The first sentence in the piece hit me right in the gut: “Ohio Wesleyan is eliminating 18 majors.” I know Ohio Wesleyan University well. I worked there as Director of Admissions from 1971 to 1975. Moreover, […]

As COVID cases continue to spike to new highs, many of us in Maine towns are trying to do the best we can to contain this virus and keep ourselves and others safe. Like many others, I listen to Dr. Shah’s press conferences when I can and abide by his helpful advice and adhere to […]

Around the Brunswick area, community members are beginning to gear up for the upcoming holidays. Shops put items on sale, donors are engaging their charities and nonprofits are busier than ever. During this holiday season, Tedford Housing staff also become busier than normal in order to accommodate the influx in community engagement, but more importantly, […]

Special meeting in Woolwich Woolwich will be holding a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. at Nequasset Meetinghouse to consider purchasing a piece of land on the George Wright Road. The Woolwich selectboard is currently considering using this land to construct a road connecting George Wright Road and US Route 1 to […]

Despite an Election Day disaster – at least six House seats lost and potentially up to a dozen when all the votes are tabulated – Speaker Nancy Pelosi will likely fend off a challenge from a band of disgruntled Democrats and secure another term as leader. With Joe Biden in the White House and Mitch […]

“It’s a miracle!” said the doctor. “You’ve just awakened from a coma after a terrible accident in October 2016, but you’re doing well, all things considered!” “I’ve been out for more than four years?” said the patient. “That’s right,” said the doctor. “You must have several questions?” “You bet, Doc! I remember when America elected […]