It’s enough to make you wonder whether the tea party is really more interested in partisan politics than government fraud, waste and abuse.
Alan Caron
Alan Caron: Second path emerges for the development of Maine’s economy
We have been working to attract companies from out of state, but why not do more to create jobs here?
Alan Caron: Politically, fiscal moderates are becoming the new homeless
If the two parties don’t accommodate the centrists among them, a third may well arise.
Alan Caron: The end of aging – the revolution of life renewal has begun
The next challenge for medicine, ethics and public policy will be what to do when people stop dying.
Alan Caron: Clippers, Canadiens flaps become shining moments for the sports world
The widespread condemnation of racism that followed ugly, biased comments should make all fans proud.
Alan Caron: Maine has room for both traditional and charter schools
Places such as Baxter Academy in Portland are important laboratories and testing grounds.
Alan Caron: Inside the crazy world of three-way political races
Any of Maine’s candidates for governor could win in November with a minority of the votes cast.
Alan Caron: The small-town bully has become state’s embarrassment
Every morning I have a big glass of news with breakfast and then snack throughout the day. It’s a lifelong habit learned from watching the incomparable Walter Cronkite every night with my folks. Now I watch with our 8-year-old. I’m not sure if he got the bug from me or just from being restlessly curious […]
Alan Caron: Maine has two welfare systems, but one gets much less scrutiny
The one that’s for poor people is the focus of all the attention. The other – for people with lots of money and lobbyists in Augusta – is kind of hush-hush.
Alan Caron: Public views on climate change are nearing a tipping point
As with the bottle bill and water quality in Maine, politics is being overtaken by both science and common sense.