As he careens into the final weeks of his re-election campaign, Donald Trump faces discouraging numbers. Recent aggregated polling tells an interesting story – more interesting than the “convention bounce” narratives that proliferated for, well, a few days. On his handling of the pandemic, the numbers are dismal – an 18-point gap, with 58% viewing […]

As a mother and a pediatrician, I tend to hyper-focus on what is needed and best for the next generation. Surrounded by difficult news, one recalls the children’s TV icon, who reassured with the advice, “Always look for the helpers.” Our helpers include some wonderful local representatives, such as Sen Eloise Vitelli, who has worked […]

Is Sen. Susan Collins a moderate? Is anybody? Much depends on the definition of “moderate.” A Washington rating organization classified Collins as a moderate by focusing on the number of bills she sponsors with Democrats. Others see her as a moderate because she votes with President Trump less than any other GOP senator. Missing in […]

At noon, I unfold a grey table in front of the Perryman Village community building and set some bagged lunches on top, next to tickets for the weekly raffle. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes rest near a collection of colorful, patterned masks, ready for kids to pick their favorite. For the next hour, a stream […]

COVID-19 has overshadowed the U.S. opioid crisis, but that doesn’t mean opioid addiction has gone away. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis has gotten worse. Drug overdose death rates rose 13% in the first half of 2020. COVID-19 threatens to dismantle an already frayed addiction treatment system, creating a crisis on top of a […]

Vote Lewis While on the Select Board in Bowdoinham I had the pleasure to serve alongside Peter Lewis. Peter joined the Board in 2014 and It quickly became apparent Peter had a passion for serving his community and preserving the small-town way of life in Bowdoinham. For six years, Peter has been a champion of […]