Four years ago, I warned Lewiston residents that the development of untaxed property — in many cases using land and/or property that was previously taxable — was not sustainable, as it was growing at four times the rate of taxable property. Sadly, the trend continues. Whether residents own their home, are in a rental property […]

Residents living in new state House District 98 — Durham and Pownal, and parts of Lisbon, Topsham and Bowdoin — were recently mailed a purported piece of “journalism,” The Maine Anchor, which spreads conspiracies, misinformation, lies and “alternative facts.” Much of the space in the mailing I received was dedicated to “disproving” facts about the […]

I am a concerned citizen of Auburn, and I agree with Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline that Lake Auburn is a shared responsibility of both Lewiston and Auburn as the main source of drinking water. With that said, cooperation between both municipalities is a given. Why spend millions for filtration systems when we are all feeling […]

Rep. Laurel Libby spoke March 29 to the House concerning LD 1978, a bill to support college loan forgiveness for home ownership. Rep. Libby spoke of sacrifices her family made as she and her husband pursued educational goals that ultimately served to better their family. Those goals were achieved through fiscal responsibility (a.k.a. frugality), not […]

As I Realtor in Maine for 19 years, I am well aware of the power of home ownership. It is central to the American Dream and has historically been a vehicle for wealth building. In addition, there is a sense of place in ownership. In creating a home. Although I enthusiastically support home ownership, I […]

Here’s what I’ve been waiting for: “He’s ****ing crazy,” Gov. Chris Sununu said to laughter and applause — and, notably, no booing. “I don’t think he’s so crazy that you could put him in a mental institution,” he added. “But I think if he were in one, he ain’t getting out.” That happened last weekend […]