Opinion

6 years ago

Rigging up the lights

With Thanksgiving now in the rear view mirror, thoughts have quickly turned to the next big holiday event — Christmas.

6 years ago

Rebuilding Maine to give everyone a fair chance

At the end of the day, Maine people don’t care which party you identify with, they just want someone who is honest, believes in our state and vows to do what they say they’ll do. It’s one of the reasons I got into politics in the first place.

6 years ago

What the epidemics of history can tell us

I recently came across a chart of major epidemics in the United States starting in 1794 and ending in 1918. The author was emphasizing that many people thought to have “disappeared” from records were actually victims of diseases.

6 years ago

For the love of snow

Snow. For some, it is a four-letter word to be cursed and complained about for months on end. For others, it is a welcomed transition from the dull, deadness after the fall colors have faded.