Posting mug shots points to internet privacy issues

There is always a balance to strike between the public’s right to information and an individual’s right to privacy. While some information is public, most people don’t or won’t go to the trouble to view actual records at public or government offices. However, the...

Shopping local: supporting your neighborhood authors

On a recent trip to Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park, my family went on a “dive-in theatre cruise” with Diver Eddie. They sold a book called “The Song of the Seal” written by local author Francesca Robinson about Diver Eddie and we purchased a copy for my...

The Political Primer

The Political Primer by Mark Glogowski will open your eyes to the world of personal politics. If you are like me, you too often find yourself supporting some Democratic and some Republican positions. Sometimes you take what seems to a conservative view point and the...

How to handle sensitive estate planning situations

Estate planning is a delicate topic for many people. The foreseen death of loved ones carries a lot of heartache and the stress of decision-making during a difficult time. To minimize the burden on the entire family, I recommend the following action item list:...

Facing issues head-on

One of my favorite emails each week is a weekly article called “Wednesday Wisdom” from Tracy Higginbotham of Women Ties. (Women TIES stands for “Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success.”) One of her messages from a few weeks ago has stuck with me and is...

Traffic violations: what to do depends on court jurisdiction

When someone gets a traffic ticket, our office often hears an explanation that might at first blush seem like it might get the sympathy of the court. These are called “mitigating circumstances”. A common example is that the client was speeding in order to get someone...