9 years ago Piscataquis County economy needs more than snowmobilers Bob Meyers, years ago, taught me about Maine’s unique Interconnected Trail System (ITS).
9 years ago A question for Republicans in Augusta: What do you stand for? There is only one thing that can stop the Republicans from making significant legislative progress this session.
9 years ago In Milo, a way forward in fight against addiction Milo is a lot like other Maine towns — a close-knit, rural community where people know each other, care about each other, and try to work together to make their community better.
9 years ago Hard facts often lacking in gun-control legislation A “factoid” is not a piece of trivia.
9 years ago Resolutions for New Year To the Editor; I have a few New Year’s resolutions I think we all should adhere to.
9 years ago A case for altering minimum wage increase As we look forward to the New Year, we think of those who are struggling to get by.
9 years ago Maine stayed above the fray when it came to Electoral College vote I want to take the time to thank the anti-Trump demonstrators for their civility as they greeted the elector for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, outgoing Maine GOP Chair Rick Bennett, and his supporters, of which I was one.
9 years ago Column: Governor vows new Augusta mental health unit will be built Sometimes when you hit a roadblock, you have to find a detour.
9 years ago Column: Money doesn’t win you races The next time people try to convince you that the candidate with the most money wins the election, kindly disagree.
9 years ago Column: Trump’s deal to save Carrier jobs cannot set a precedent Let’s start with the good.
9 years ago Column: Respect will of voters, but do no harm to Maine When I swore in the 128th Legislature [last] week, I urged them to reduce the negative impact of two referendum questions that will cause significant harm to our economy.
9 years ago Column: Lawmakers have a duty to overrule the people when they’re wrong If you listen carefully, you can hear it — a sound that gurgles about every time a major piece of legislation is passed via referendum.
9 years ago Column: Stopping the backroom energy deals in Augusta Since 2010, average residential New England electric rates have increased by 20 percent.
9 years ago Column: Giving thanks for a brilliant idea — the Electoral College This Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for one of the most brilliant inventions of the founding generation, the Electoral College.