I’m retired from Maine’s court system, and I write as one with years of court experience to applaud Judge Susan Longley’s improvements to the Waldo County Probate Court system.
October 2012
Toss out ALEC members in Maine Legislature
On Nov. 6, I am voting against the American Legislative Exchange Council, which wages war against our democracy.
Predators hang out where children likely to be
With the fall season in full swing and lots of activities going on in the community, I would like to make others aware of information that was given to me recently that I hadn’t thought about before.
Truth Test: Anti-gay marriage ad uses misleading example
“Question 1 means consequences as has occurred elsewhere, like Vermont: ‘A lesbian couple sued us for not supporting their gay wedding because of our Christian beliefs. We had to pay $30,000 and can no longer host any weddings at our inn.’ ”
Romney, Obama allies exchange charges ahead of Monday debate
Attention shifts to more foreign policy concerns, and who will best protect the nation’s security.
In discontented Washington County, many favor Romney – or no one
It’s difficult to find many people satisfied with the state of the country in the economically troubled area.
Maine Restaurant Week adds November promotion
Organziers are encouraging restaurants to register for the event in March so they can be included in November’s promotion.
Ogunquit’s no sleepy tourist town when bed race rolls around
An Ogunquit team retained its title as the fastest bed racers in town.
Police find fire, chaos at Wisconsin spa where seven were shot
A man accused of domestic violence and slashing his wife’s tires kills three women at the spa where she worked, then kills himself.
Group sells cheap gas in NH to protest fed energy policy
A conservative political action group paid a New Hampshire gas station to offer cheap gas in criticism of President Barack Obama’s energy policies.