Someone educate me: I’ve lived here most of my life. I think I know a thing or two, maybe even three on some days. I do not know much about lobstering, but I am open to learning.

In recent years, the question at the center of the Great American Debate concerns the role of government. What kind of government do we want?

We know of a lobsterman who has family living out of state. His relatives’ idea of vacation is to visit him and his family, grab a couple lobsters right off the boat and enjoy the feast in his yard overlooking the waters of the harbor out of which he works.

After hearing the flack this morning over Governor LePage’s comment on the IRS, a couple of questions, or so, come to mind.

We were told by the president that the new healthcare mandate would not be a tax increase. Not for the first time, he lied. Mr. Obama said the mandate was not a tax. Not once, not twice; but he always said it was not a tax.

On Thursday June 29, I was honored with recognition from the Twin Village Downtown Alliance with their first annual Downtown Spirit Award.

You would have to be living under a rock not to know last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a really big deal.

We are actually excited to see how the votes come in June 12. Next week three towns convene their annual town meetings and we have enough intriguing primary contests on the ballot to make your average political junky’s mouth water.

I have been a Damariscotta cemetery trustee for the last 15 years. This volunteer position has been a very rewarding experience, knowing that keeping our cemeteries in excellent condition is one of basic examples of the integrity of our community.

We are expecting a loud Fourth of July.

Ever since the state legalized fireworks, would be celebrants and First Responders alike have had July 4 this year penciled in on their calendars. Independence Day is obviously the fireworks day of the year.

Do you suppose they fear the real numbers will prove them wrong?

I was dismayed to read Lucille Craib’s letter and Eleanor Cade Busby’s essay about The Lincoln Community Theater. The underlying discontent and hurt feelings came through clearly.

Recently yet another coffin nail was pounded firmly, and with feigned politeness, into our beloved Lincoln County Community Theater. This is said with emphasis on the word “Community.”

By the time most of you receive this latest edition of The Lincoln County News, temperatures are expected to be topping out in the 90s. According to reports, it’s supposed to hot and muggy for the next few days.