To the Editor: When Maine set out to develop a way to make retirement savings accessible to more workers, it was somewhat of a “field of dreams” moment for all those who had advocated for the Work & Save program, including AARP Maine. We knew that access to an employer-based retirement plan would be critical […]

If you care about keeping plastic from fouling up our Earth home forever, here’s a more difficult plan, but a real “Planet-Saver:” Instead of large garbage cans requiring large plastic bags, invest in smaller metal buckets with lids (or ask a painter for several empty 5-gallon paint buckets with lids.) Line each bucket with 4 […]

To the Editor: For all the hand-wringing about the two men running for President, this election really isn’t about them. It’s about us……our families, our freedoms, our futures. Republicans want to end health insurance for millions, undertake mass arrests and deportations, stand idly by as the planet warms, allow more mass shootings, institute tariffs that […]

To the Editor: The American Legion Auxiliary #151 on Church Street, West Paris, Maine is having a Public Supper on Saturday, July 20, from 4:30-6 p.m. Eat in or take out, $12 donation suggested. The menu will be roasted pork loin, mashed potato, carrots, homemade rolls, dessert, and beverages. Call ahead for take-out or with […]

To the Editor: It’s been a week since Janet Willie’s Art Show and I am still thinking about this event. For 20 years, Janet and a few dedicated volunteers have orchestrated this community event, and this year the show was a success that surpassed all others. What I have loved most about this show over […]

To the Editor: Bethel Summerfest will be here before we know it – this Saturday. The Chamber is so excited to be hosting former Olympians – Leslie Bancroft Krichko and Anna Willard Grenier. They will be in the parade – as the theme is “Celebrating the Olympics” and we encourage everyone who has a classic […]

When buying grapes or fresh fruits and veggies, stare at that plastic bag thing in the store and say, “Ha ha. I don’t need you. I brought my own.” Then take out the empty bag, (which you wisely saved from your last loaf of bread and brought with you,) and put just the amount of […]

To the Editor: In the hilarious movie “Weekend at Bernie’s” two employees discovered someone was embezzling. It was their boss: Bernie. To keep them close, Bernie invited them to his wild weekend beach house party. As it started, Bernie died but people thought he was drunk, so to continue the fun, the two employees propped […]

Electric bills will be increasing again on July 1. Just when ratepayers thought they could breathe a sigh of relief based on last winter’s decrease in the Standard Offer (SO) price, here we go again with more increases. For a typical CMP residential customer (using 550 kWh per month), the monthly bill is expected to […]

To the Editor: Saturday, July 6, the Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Show will celebrate its 20th year. The Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Show (SN&C) provides the opportunity and encouragement for anyone who considers themself to be shy, or novice, or closeted when it comes to making art and showing their artwork. Over the […]