Signing off – with a smile on my face and a lump in my throat – after 45 years in Maine journalism.
Bill Nemitz
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Commentary: Rodriguez was right in Portland school board dustup
News coverage of a controversial administrative appointment failed to put events into their proper context.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Historic Maine flag will pass tattoo test with flying colors, enthusiasts say
A group that rates state banners argues for retirement of Maine’s ‘seal on a bedsheet.’
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: While Maine moves to block shady robocallers, here’s how you can hang them up
States and consumers can do more to stop the flood of time-wasting calls.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Portland police safety study can’t tell the whole story
How safe do we feel? There may be as many answers as people.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: In Maine, kindness is returning – one act at a time
From the Blaine House to the post office, the anger appears to be dissipating.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: She lost her legs when an elderly driver hit her. Today she’s thankful, not angry.
For Terri Anthoine and Robert Carson, life changed forever in a Portland parking lot on the afternoon of Dec. 13.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: After votes are counted, Shawn Moody and Bruce Poliquin present a study in contrast
In defeat, Moody took the high road; so far, at least, defeated 2nd District Rep. Poliquin has not.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Let’s take a better shot at enforcing existing gun laws, even for lawmakers
Maine issues hunting permits and maintains records of felony convictions. Why not cross-check them so a state legislator and others barred from possessing weapons can’t get away with ignoring the law?