Education

As the world watches to see what the United States of America will do about Syria and the use of chemical weapons against civilians in the civil war in that country, many Americans don't really even know what the conflict is about. After all, it's a world away and many think to themselves, "it doesn't affect me anyway."

"We wrote this book for those people who don't have a clue."

One author who lives in Bangor, Maine, who devoted his career to forestry, has turned his attention to geopolitics and, in a new book, says if there is ever a time for every single American to understand what's happening in the Middle East, it's now.

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As overcrowding issues validate claims of an increase in the need for mental health treatment services in Maine, the Governor announces the crisis facing Riverview Psychiatric in Augusta has been averted

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When Sgt. First Class Nathaniel Grace first saw Toby Keith in concert, he was in Kandahar, Afghanistan back in 2009.

Sgt. Grace was part of a set-up crew for the show and that's when he witnessed first hand Keith's commitment to the men and women of the United States military. He says Keith showed true grit in a concert situation Sgt. Grace refers to as "kind of a hairy situation."

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Every time the gun control debate flares up it's almost always after some tragic incident happens where a deranged individual uses a gun to perpetrate a violent crime against innocent and helpless victims.

No one wants to see loss of life because of a senseless crime, but all too often it's immediately followed by those who want to infringe on our constitutionally protected right to bear arms by proposing laws to limit access to arms and ammunition.

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AAA New England is reminding motorists to slow down and pay attention as children head back to class. Here are a few quick tips to help keep our kids safe!

Brewer High School is getting a much needed renovation. As you can tell by the graduation picture (yes, that's me on the far right), the school is my alma mater and I can attest to the fact that not a lot has changed in all those years. But now, it's getting a face-lift and some functional improvements. Check out this picture of the finished product. It's going to be beautiful!

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Some of you may know that I worked for the News England School of Communications and Husson University a number of years ago. And after eight years of new semesters and countless freshman, I have never witnessed a welcome speech l

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Summer in Maine is rich with live music performance.

Festivals and concerts are as musically diverse as the communities in which they're hosted, and most people would agree that live music enhances every event

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After almost four years of planning and preparation, a new educational opportunity is announced today in Bucksport, Maine.

You can get a degree in Pulp and Paper Technology and be prepared to replace those who will retire soon from the industry.

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Penobscot Community Health Care in Bangor is hosting a very special career and health fair next week, specifically aimed at Veterans. There are many valuable tools available to veterans to help them move forward. This event will offer information to Vets on how they can take advantage of the opportunities.

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