I’m not one of those people who assumes that just because somebody casually mentions they’re thinking about running for governor of Maine in 2010, that they should be restrained, subjected to electro-shock…
I was confused for a while. Why did Maine voters give overwhelming approval to a tax-repeal referendum on Nov. 4, while simultaneously returning to office even more of the Democratic legislators who…
I would like to thank everyone that participated in the Phillips Fire Department fund raiser on Nov. 2. With the support of our friends, families and community we raised about a $1,000…
There are a lot of great things about life in a small town with a college and most who live here appreciate the benefits of accessible government, services, entertainment, arts and children’s…
The campaign is over. Now for the fun stuff. No, not the results. The results are boring. (Unless they aren’t. I’m writing this before any votes have been counted, so if John…
I’d like to encourage all voters from Jay, Chesterville, New Sharon, Mercer and Starks to vote for Paul Gilbert, Democrat, for the Maine House of Representatives. He has impressed me enormously with…
What’s wrong is the timing for a McCain mindset. A Nobel Prize winner’s financial forecast for the U.S. is for recession plagued by increasing deflation. Japan began this downward spiral in 1990,…
The owner of A Tec auto has put up a campaign sign that in my mind crosses the line. It asserts that people should not vote for Barack Obama because he has…
Without the people who volunteer their time to do the work, there would be no trails for people to ride on and enjoy. It doesn’t need to be a lot of hours…
This year the Western Mountains Youth Soccer Association (WMYSA) had its inaugural season in North Franklin County, and I want to thank all who helped make it a success. More than 32…