There is a long tradition in Maine that private land be open for numerous public uses, such as hiking, hunting and snowmobiling, without prior permission. With all of the open space around us, it is hard to believe that about 94% of the land in Maine is privately owned.

In 1972, Maine passed the Tree Growth Tax Law that is designed to help landowners not only retain their land but to also make it productive woodlands. A minimum of [...]

Although not at all scientific, my numerous straw polls around town suggest that everyone wants the snow to melt away as quickly as possible. I have yet to meet a person who is looking for more [...]

Early on it was clear that there were no controversial issues on the docket for annual Town Meeting. The availability of parking spaces outside the Town Hall as well as the empty folding chairs inside the building were proof that many residents felt it not important to attend. A total of [...]