Here in Maine, we love a good game of bingo, but here’s a version you probably haven’t played before. There are so many scams right now, the Federal Trade Commission is trying something new to get people’s attention — SCAM BINGO. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
Google has a cool app that translates languages. I’ve joked for years now that I’m going to create apps that translate codependency, active addiction, early recovery, depression, and anxiety. I pay huge attention to the language people use – the euphemisms we employ and the beautiful lies… Read More
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One of the structural adjustments that resulted from the globalization of the market was the establishment of regional economic trade blocs designed to expand the consumer market, strengthen business capabilities and reduce the production costs of international businesses. New complex supply chains emerged among trade bloc members, as… Read More
Here’s a fun fact you might not know. Your “freedom of association” is not guaranteed specifically by name in the First Amendment. Don’t believe me? Read it again. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
My nephew and his family live in New York City, where streets usually crowded with vehicles and people are now empty and quiet. They've been isolated at home for several weeks now, with no end in sight. Their usual routines don't work anymore, so together, they've built some new ones. Read More
Probably competing with the Virginia Monument for most-photographed-Gettysburg landmark, the Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top gazes across battlefield beauty toward distant South Mountain. I love this view. (Brian F. Swartz Photo) With much of America locked down tighter than… Read More
States may rely less on federal government for public health, other policies Dealing with the corona virus may be causing a political revolution. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0;… Read More
"I'm sorry for the people – particularly trans kids – who live in places with the wrong priorities and politicians with ill intent," columnist David Farmer writes. Read More
State governments around the country have reacted differently to the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat it poses to people and to the economy. Many states – Maine included – took quick and decisive action to help stop the spread of… Read More
Troubling changes in the northern forest This is a terrific and important column by my friend Sandra Neily who lives in Greenville. Sandy has been an environmental advocate for decades. The photo with this column, which she gave me permission to use, is Sandy fishing with… Read More
April Fools’ Day. Read More
One of the only bright spots in our new norm of living with this darn virus is watching all of the old sporting events on TV these days. As I sat down this weekend top watch Tiger King (Turns out it has nothing to do with Jim Leyland… Read More
Trump press conference TV ratings. Read More
This new normal we are experiencing can be overwhelming from many different angles. Even if you are a fairly level-headed individual like Diana Page. As a nurse practitioner, she is a professional at assessing a situation and taking appropriate action. She shares some of the lessons she continues to learn. Read More
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills. Read More
With a death toll from coronavirus steadily rising and an enormous spike in unemployment, recent news is grim indeed. While President Donald Trump isn’t responsible for the existence of this dangerous virus, his actions made the… Read More
Victory gardens, now and then. Read More
Words of wisdom from my husband Barry: Being resourceful, gathering and sharing information (from credible sources) and visualizing that inevitable time ahead when things will be better helps us to be resilient. Read what else he has to say about trying to make the best of a challenging situation. Read More
Within the first 12 days of 2020, five bald eagles in five different towns tested positive for high levels of lead, and all five had to be euthanized. Avian Haven in Freedom has found 57 such eagles in the last five years. In response, the state is working… Read More
