Starting in the late 1980's, I worked for Maryland's Community Development Administration in the housing finance division and then after leaving CDA, worked for a couple of private mortgage lenders until moving to Maine in 2004. The key to keeping foreclosures to a minimum is strong underwriting. Back then, an applicant's income, assets and [...]

Starting in the late 1980's, I worked for Maryland's Community Development Administration in the housing finance division and then after leaving CDA, worked for a couple of private mortgage lenders until moving to Maine in 2004. The key to keeping foreclosures to a minimum is strong underwriting. Back then, an applicant's income, assets and [...]

Author, and Fryeburg Academy graduate, David Rohde's discussion of his book on Monday evening to a large audience was informative and enjoyable. Co-author and spouse, Kristen Mulvihill, was scheduled to attend but a sprained ankle and a sick daughter kept her from attending. In addition to discussing details of his kidnapping and time in [...]

Author, and Fryeburg Academy graduate, David Rohde's discussion of his book on Monday evening to a large audience was informative and enjoyable. Co-author and spouse, Kristen Mulvihill, was scheduled to attend but a sprained ankle and a sick daughter kept her from attending. In addition to discussing details of his kidnapping and time in [...]

It is only a coincidence that I'm reading two consecutive books about men who were held in captivity during a war (see Unbroken). I have had A Rope and a Prayer on my radar screen since it was published last year. You may recall hearing about the New York Times journalist, David Rohde, who was kidnapped in Afghanistan by Taliban fighters. [...]

It is only a coincidence that I'm reading two consecutive books about men who were held in captivity during a war (see Unbroken). I have had A Rope and a Prayer on my radar screen since it was published last year. You may recall hearing about the New York Times journalist, David Rohde, who was kidnapped in Afghanistan by Taliban fighters. [...]

I'm sure that High School Music Directors throughout Maine, New England and beyond have to wonder just what is in Fryeburg's drinking water. What else can contribute to their perennial status as Champions at various state, regional and national music [...]

I'm sure that High School Music Directors throughout Maine, New England and beyond have to wonder just what is in Fryeburg's drinking water. What else can contribute to their perennial status as Champions at various state, regional and national music [...]

No question it was cold this morning--below 0--but I'm not convinced that was the reason for the lack of noise or the slowness in people's step. I acknowledge that the nation is celebrating [...]

No question it was cold this morning--below 0--but I'm not convinced that was the reason for the lack of noise or the slowness in people's step. I acknowledge that the nation is celebrating [...]