Politics & Other Mistakes: Sweet electricity

Harley Lee has a lot to learn about running a scam. Fortunately for Lee, president of the Yarmouth-based wind-power firm Endless Energy Corp., I’m here to point out the flaws in his…

Politics & Other Mistakes: Feed the animals

Nothing is more pathetic than the sight of destitute gubernatorial candidates scrounging through trash receptacles for returnable bottles and cans, sleeping in shelters and eating in charity food kitchens. Unless, of course,…

Letter to the Editor: Dirigo Choice can work

Since 2005, the Dirigo Choice health care program in Maine has served over 29,000 members. That’s nearly the entire population of Franklin County. Now, some opponents of the program say this is…

Politics & Other Mistakes: Chinese democracy

That December morning in the year 2010 began oddly. The sun rose in the west. The river reversed itself and flowed upstream. The tide went out and didn’t come back. The street…

Letter to the Editor: Special Election Feb. 3

I am running for state representative because I believe our current state budget crisis has been caused by poor short-term thinking and unrealistic planning. I believe what is required are long-term, sustainable…

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