During the 123rd Legislature, an unprecedented alliance of legislators, business leaders, workers’ advocates and labor officials drafted a new law to strengthen Maine’s business climate and to train Maine’s work force by…
Let’s talk about Susan Collins’ sex life. Just kidding. Even though Collins, a Republican U.S. senator seeking re-election in November, went on the radio recently and talked about John Edwards’ extramarital relationship, she…
“Gov. John Baldacci said Monday he would propose lowering Maine’s personal income taxes in the January session of the Maine Legislature, but how much depends on the state budget now being developed.”…
The Blueberry Festival “2008” was a great success this year. This can only happen with the help of Firefighters, Highway Dept, Rec Dept, police, medics, civic groups, businesses, newspapers, crafters, vendors, churches,…
“You have to have appropriate fiscal management to allow the state to do the rest of the work of the Legislature and the governor.” – David Lemoine, shortly before…
The Wilton Blueberry Festival and parade were terrific as usual. Shannon Smith and the group did a fantastic job and we very much appreciate all the effort that went in to honoring…
During 32 years as a chalk-smeared academic foot-soldier I corrected over 10,000 term papers and essays. Most were mediocre, a few were brilliant, and some dazzled me in another way. E.g., there…
You’re expecting an explanation. You’re not going to get one. The best way I can deal with this unfortunate situation is to shut up. In place of a detailed narrative concerning the…
I would like to thank Peggy Yocom, Rodney Richard, Mark Beauregard, and the members of the Rangeley Logging Museum. And all my family members & friends for working and attending my induction…
Because of the high cost of heating oil, I’m considering installing an alternative energy source in my house. I’ve examined the possibilities, and it looks like my best bet is a home…