As an economist, I am a data junkie. I constantly peer over scads of numbers and other information to assess what is going on and how our economy might evolve.
Nature Notes New England Aster
New England aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, features rich color highlights in the late season of early frost and colorful trees. The blue-purple blossom is eye-catching with its yellow-orange center. This large and showy aster, like most asters, blooms late in the season and provides a critical fall nectar source for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies as they stock up for their fall migration to Mexico. It is the larval host for pearl crescent and checkerspot butterflies.
JAIL WOES
One of the most read articles on lcnme.com this week was about the arrest of the head administrator at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset on a charge of operating under the influence.
View From Over the Hill Up or down?
The Papah likes it when I keep my columns warm and fuzzy. I have a large readership among folks my age who remember how things used to be years ago. These same folks are the ones who are going to be affected by the monkey business going on with Social Security. We remember when there were shoe factories in Richmond, a baby clothes factory in Gardiner. We remember when there were local stores.
Somewhere in Somerville
I would like to dedicate this week’s column to the memory of Dr. Carol Eckert.
Morning Rounds Civility is more than politeness -- it means showing respect
I believe the bulk of humanity works hard to be kind and genuine. It can be a struggle, but most of us try to be the best people we can be.
Deeply Grateful
Two weeks ago I wrote a letter about being robbed of my crop of cannabis that was being grown to make cancer medicine. I spoke of the “criminal mind” and its manifestations on the human character.
Workable Method for Finding Evidence
It isn’t very often one finds an exclamation point heading a letter to the editor. But Frank Slason’s “God is great!” of Oct. 6 is one such exception. Honestly, those words give me the creeps, as much as they should the average American, since they were said by the 9/11 terrorists just before they crashed the planes. They’re still being invoked by terrorists throughout the world. Tradition. (Have you noticed how often scriptural mentions of “God” are accompanied by death and/or destruction?)
Referendums Set Dangerous Precedent
Making a new law in Maine is not easy. From the original concept to the final statute, the path of legislation is long and arduous.
Coastal Economist
When I was in high school, my father was my principal driving instructor. I can still recall his first lesson:
THREE-LEGGED STOOL
To no one’s surprise, Lincoln County’s legislative candidates at our first candidates forum far outclassed the presidential candidates in their second debate.
From the Legislature Got Vote?
Maine earns a lot of superlatives. Among all the others, ours is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful states, with one of the lowest crime rates and the highest quality of life. There’s one distinction, though, for which we should be especially proud: our consistently high level of voter participation.
View From Over the Hill Cold Wind
The wind is cold today and it is howling around the corner of the church on the hill, where I have my office. Our trees are at the height of their color and are taking a whipping in the wind. Many leaves have flown far away.
Intersection of Route 220 and Old Augusta Road
Over the past several months, I have been after the town of Waldoboro to deal with the intersection of Route 220 and Old Augusta Road. Recently I noticed the Maine Department of Transportation was rather prompt in putting up poles for mirrors. Now, two weeks or more later, there is no sign of mirrors, which I believe the town will supply. What is the date for mirrors to be installed and what about a date for installing a blinking light?
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