Month: August 2019
Someone You Should’ve Known
Shawn Mckeough, Jr. April 12, 1995 – March 15, 2019 Shawn Mckeough Jr.: An American Hero In March of 2019, America lost a hero and learned the name, Shawn Mckeough Jr. While stationed in Arkansas,…
“Grandchild of Holocaust Survivors”
In today’s society of college students, it seems like dialogue and hearing both sides of a story and using basic reading comprehension skills just don’t exist. Are parents the problem? Are biased teachers? I don’t…
Animal Welfare in Maine
This month’s column is credited to my colleague Robert Fisk, Founder and President of Maine Friends of Animals(MFOA). What follows is Robert’s recap of the actions of Maine’s 129th Legislature as related to animal welfare….
Leaving No Stone Unturned
When I first met Sammee Quong several years ago, I knew I was meeting someone unique. Sammee has a smile that will knock you flat, and beautiful tattoos several of which are ginkgo leaves in…
The Patriotism of Elizabeth Claypoole
You likely have never heard of Elizabeth Claypoole. She was there, at the beginning of this great country and she was a great patriot who bore great sacrifice for the birth of this nation. She…
