Many rural libraries in Maine are going out of business.
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Working smoke alarms, escape plans save lives when fire starts
Fire-related deaths and injuries are near record levels this year, despite technology that could have prevented these needless casualties.
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Small nonprofits no more susceptible to fraud than large ones
Maine Association of Nonprofits is a key resource for state’s nonprofit organizations.
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Most important resolution for all Maine politicians: Work together
Maybe LePage could resolve to keep his veto pen in his pocket a little more.
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Librarians, of all people, must learn to go by the book
Learning that a friend’s daughter likes to play librarian brings joy to the heart.
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Minority communities will suffer most if police snub calls to inner city
Demagogues may be worsening the alienation of big-city officers and the populations they serve.
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May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest
Even though we’d never met, Cindy was very important to me.
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‘The Interview’ really does subvert N. Korea’s regime
The movie has moments that are surprisingly smart and politically astute.
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We all have a stake in standing up for freedom of speech in America
It is a mistake to think that freedom of speech is only a good thing for the relatively few people who wish to film, or say, or publish outrageous and offensive things.
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‘Twas the day before Christmas, but no gifts without photo IDs
In Maine, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by six moose on the hoof.