4 years ago The heroes in our community Heroes across our community, and across our state, have stepped up to help others through this difficult time. They deserve our recognition and our sincerest thanks.
4 years ago To resolve Old Town land dispute, talk first and save legal proceedings for later The issue is a very nuanced one, but one dominant underlying issue is the discussion of openness and transparency in local government.
4 years ago Rights of residents, city better served by calm discussion in land title issue We on the island believe that our rights and the rights of the city are best served by a calm and rational discussion among neighbors.
4 years ago Orono and Veazie voters will decide in June referendum whether to stop fluoridating public water Orono and Veazie residents will decide in June whether to stop fluoridating their public water supply -- which could end a nearly 60-year practice.
4 years ago The world is run by the people who show up In a country where we treasure the right to vote, we also have to make the allowance that people also have the right to turn away and not vote.
4 years ago It’s time for a health care system that puts patients first Health care is a human right, and fixing our broken health care system has been one of my top priorities in the Legislature.
4 years ago So what’s the deal with these $104 checks? Recently, the State Treasurer mailed out $104 checks to some homeowners as a way to provide property tax relief. As such, I’ve had a lot of folks ask me about that in recent weeks.
4 years ago Maine is falling behind on research and development funding Public investment in research and development has produced some of the greatest, life-changing inventions of the modern era.
4 years ago Contemplating a new year and reflecting on an old one I have my own tradition of using the impending New Year to reflect on the previous year and contemplate what’s to come. Although it’s 2019 as I write this, it will likely be 2020 by the time you read it, so I hope you’ll indulge me.
4 years ago Promoting Maine talent and innovation The economy is fickle. It ebbs and flows based on an unlimited number of different moving parts.