Since we are spending more time outside and also looking for opportunities to amuse our children and hopefully educate them a bit at the same time, this might just be Citizen Science’s big moment. The idea behind citizen science is that everyone can be a scientist. With a little bit of background and some simple […]

The United States Postal Service and its employees are an invaluable part of American society, our economy, and our history.  Since it was established in 1775, the Postal Service has brought communities together, kept families and friends in touch, and moved our economy forward.  I know how important it is for Mainers to have reliable […]

Flexibility is a buzzword right now. Everyone is trying to adapt to the current situation and do the best they can to serve their audience, whoever that may be. Educators, in particular, are challenged with new online platforms and limitations in their ability to personally connect with students. Thankfully, creative solutions are emerging – book […]

The Trump-fueled pandemic has already claimed 94,000 American lives. And six months from now, the pandemic-fueled election may well wreak havoc with what’s left of American democracy. Every time Trump opens his big mouth, that dire November scenario seems more likely. As more states prepare for universal mail balloting – understandably, they don’t want citizens […]

CMP’s flashy marketing campaign sure paints a pretty picture of their corridor project, but unfortunately, none of it is grounded in reality. They’ve started awarding contracts to complete the project, and unsurprisingly, three of the four companies hired aren’t based in Maine. Those companies include Irby Construction of Mississippi, Northern Clearing of Wisconsin, and Sargent […]

It’s time to start talking about reopening the State House – safely. Although it’s no surprise that restrictions on business operations have dominated headlines – and policymaking by Gov. Janet Mills – we shouldn’t forget the equally vital operations of the rest of state government. That’s especially true because the Legislature shut down in the […]

Nick Culver worked for years to get to this point, endlessly practicing his French horn, performing, and studying theory, all to graduate this month with a music degree from Michigan State University. For most of us, the big event at the end of college is wearing a cap and gown and walking in a graduation […]

For years I thought that the phrase, “I’ll be watching you” was the chorus to a popular 1980’s song sung by the Police. I guess it could very easily now be confused with a statement sung by real police if a new lawsuit has any merit. A recent lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court by […]

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program recently launched its “Farm to Pantry” initiative designed to provide critical support for local farmers and hungry Maine families. MCHPP has committed $40,000 to purchase fresh produce and protein directly from Maine farmers — who are facing significant economic challenges due to the coronavirus—as a way to help address the […]

On COVID-19, Americans have been misled, lied to and confused. In a crisis, people need clear, concise and authoritative messages from leadership. This crisis has lacked that. At one extreme are politicians who put their careers ahead of the public good. At the other end are scientists, who must try to explain their complex work. […]