Columns

I was recently asked to consider writing a column about the positive things about growing old. Hahahahahahaha! No, seriously. Initially, I found the proposition to be absurd, but it quickly ramped up all the way to hilarious in an oxymoronic kind of way.

I deeply admire the tenacity of door-to-door vacuum sellers. Or should it be admired? This scene happened decades ago and no one since then has shown up at my house asking permission to scatter debris everywhere.

The battle of Mobile Bay was an important turning point in the American Civil War. Commanded by David Farragut, the Union Navy prevailed in August of 1864.

Spring is in the air here in Maine … finally. Beneath the melting snow and ice are blooms and flowers ready to grace us with their beauty. Time to celebrate new beginnings.

As time marches forward, many students face more pressure than ever before to excel, academically, socially and athletically, all while balancing other extracurricular activities and a job.

Maine's ticks are considered a public health hazard, and not just because of Lyme disease. A woman recently died from Powassan encephalitis, a viral disease carried by deer ticks.

As if my glasses had been epoxied to my face, my tears froze at the junction of metal frames and cheeks. The dog, at first ridiculously joyous at the prospect of a walk and having no memory of her frigid outing in the yard moments before, sat still on the frozen pavement, licking her feet in an effort to warm them.

There are days when what to make for dinner is the last thing you want to think about. You've had a long day at work, got involved in a project or simply don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

How do you like your Regards served? Warm? Sometimes I get letters from folks who close by heating up their Regards a little bit before pushing send.

The Mt. Ararat High School girls basketball team has been making a slam dunk this season. They currently boast a 10-6 record with only two games remaining at the time I am writing this.