On Feb. 26, the Midcoast Interagency Services Collaborative (MISC) held its first landlord forum. Hosted by The Gathering Place, the meet and greet event brought together case managers and navigators from Tedford Housing, housing staff from Sweetser, community volunteers, personnel from Preservation Management and C&C Realty, private landlords, as well as the Brunswick Topsham Housing […]

With former Vice President Joe Biden as the likely Democratic opponent of President Trump in November, Trump and the Republicans will renew efforts to discredit him over the Burisma-Ukraine-Biden issue. They will insist that Biden had a Ukraine prosecutor removed to protect Burisma, an energy company being investigated for corruption. He supposedly wanted to shield […]

We could use some Irish wit and wisdom right now. Here’s a good start: “You’ll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.” That’s a lesson well-taught by the many Irish immigrants, including my great-grandfather, who boldly came to America to make a better life for themselves and their families – and […]

It turns out shellfish are pretty interesting, or at least they are to the people who packed a room full at the Samoset Resort in Rockport last Wednesday. They came up for the first day of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum, an annual event that takes place over three days each spring to provide an opportunity […]

The 2nd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution just became a major issue in the 2020 presidential contest. In his victory celebration March 3, former Vice President Joe Biden embraced Beto O’Rourke, and announced that Beto would be the point man for his campaign’s gun control policies and efforts during this election cycle. Biden stated […]

Maine lawmakers can make a big impact on reducing future crime by supporting increased investments in PreK programs, as proposed in Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget. Expanding access to PreK programs to every Maine community will help make sure every child enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Kids who start school ready to succeed are more likely […]

What must we learn from the Coronavirus? The Coronavirus has become an increasing threat to our health and future. Clearly, there will not be a “miracle” ending (per Trump). To be prepared, we must be educated now, take precautions, and learn from this experience. Per usual, when truly needed, the Trump Administration is in chaos. […]

Too many families in Maine and across the country are struggling to cover the cost of their health care. Paying for prescriptions, emergency treatment or even routine checkups can put a serious strain on household finances. It shouldn’t be like that. That’s why last year, I stood with my colleagues in the Senate to introduce […]

Super Tuesday was an amazing day, though not for the reasons everyone’s focused on. In a presidential year featuring the most confounding incumbent the nation has ever seen, Democrats were desperately seeking a candidate to unify the party and win in November – even before any major primary voting took place. The confusion was evident […]