Today we continue our monthly personal safety column penned by Michael Mercer of Michael Mercer Consulting. This retired police officer is now a crime prevention consultant with over 30 years of experience preventing crimes against people, businesses, and properties. His … Continue reading →
Let Your Cool-headedness Keep Your Warm Heart Safe When Looking for Love and Friendship Online. Lots of people meet friends and potential love interests online through dating sites, social media, or mobile apps. It can be a great way to … Continue reading →
With an eclectic mix of arts, culture, and cuisine, Maine’s largest metro area easily combines the people and places that comprise this exciting seaport city. – Robert Witkowski As the largest urban area in the state, Greater Portland always seems … Continue reading →
As previously promised, this month I will share some additional observations and thoughts about a recurrent issue in equine welfare, “rescuing the rescue.” Regardless of intentions, not all interventions for horses in need of human assistance have positive outcomes for … Continue reading →
Is the High Cost of Your Prescription Drugs Making You Sick? Millions of Americans take prescription drugs. For some, these medications are a temporary measure to help them recover from an illness or injury. For many people, however, prescription drugs … Continue reading →
One of my last assignments in the military was helping to get resources to our troops in the field. We found that it was easy to bring a full suite of digital tools to operational commands located on established forward … Continue reading →
In case you hadn’t noticed yet—maybe you haven’t driven back from a Celtics or Bruins game, or haven’t returned from the warmer climates to our south, but Maine is no longer “Open for Business.” Oh, don’t be too upset, after … Continue reading →
So much is being made about the political divisions in our nation. It appears everyone has an opinion about why we are so divided, and that partisan politics is driving the division. I disagree. While there is no question, we … Continue reading →
Governor Mills has submitted her first State budget. Last Friday, as a Republican member of the Appropriations Committee, I received a budget briefing from the Governor’s staff. I appreciated the courtesy and the ability to learn more about her plans … Continue reading →
Recently re-elected South Portland Representative Lois Reckitt sponsored a bill in the Maine Legislature to have MaineCare pay for abortions. Representative Reckitt did not campaign on this issue. None of her campaign material showed her potential constituents that MaineCare paying … Continue reading →
