We may have what we consider to be a long-lived democracy, but in my opinion it is teetering on the brink. In last week’s Supreme Court decision in the case of Citizens…
The word “instant" makes me suspicious.
When applied to food, it’s a synonym for “mediocre flavoring with a chemical aftertaste," as in instant soup, instant coffee and instant mashed potatoes.
When used in reference…
Our heartfelt thanks to all organizers, contributors, helpers and patrons of the auction and benefit supper for Ron Sawyer’s family. Your generosity is overwhelming! An account has been established to provide for…
We would like to thank the community, family and friends that were so generous for the Ron Sawyer Family Benefit held last Saturday in New Sharon. We wanted to mention all the…
The Legislature began its current session on Jan. 6 and the overwhelming concern is the current budget hole. The centerpiece is the supplemental budget that the governor proposed to cut another $438…
Time to dispose of a few inconsequential gubernatorial candidates.
With 25 people officially running, the field is filled with oddballs who should be doing something less demeaning. Reality TV, maybe.…
In case you missed it, there is an announcement in the Daily Bulldog classified section about hearings by the Air Force to possibly base F-35 fighter jets at Burlington, Vermont.
You…
My favorite movie advertising phrase is "based on a true story."
Translated into English, it means: "more or less, a big fat lie."
That's not necessarily a bad thing. Literary classics such as Homer's…
This is a thank you to all of you who helped with the 2009 Christmas in Carthage benefit. We would especially like to thank the Webb River Valley ATV Club for all…
The office of Maine's secretary of state has been around since we split from Massachusetts in 1820. In the intervening years, the secretariat has been occupied by slugs and sycophants, by the…