In a state where more than seven in 10 households use oil as their primary home heating source, something’s gotta give. Governors in New England and the region’s energy officials say the answer to this problem lies in expanding access to natural gas. It is a “cleaner” and cheaper solution, but the questions remain. A […]

During the last legislative session, I can think of no other representative who advocated for the people of their district any more than current Old Orchard Beach Rep. Sharri MacDonald. In spite of the multitude of issues that come before us in Augusta, Sharri’s approach to the legislative process was thoughtful, and she embraced a […]

On Nov. 4, Maine residents will be voting on Question 1. A “no” vote will maintain the effective practices currently being used to manage and control the bear population. Mainers can cast their votes based on sound science and factual information, or they can cast their votes based on an emotional wave the “yes” supporters […]

On Nov. 4, Maine residents will be voting on Question 1. A “no” vote will maintain the effective practices currently being used to manage and control the bear population. Mainers can cast their votes based on sound science and factual information, or they can cast their votes based on an emotional wave the “yes” supporters […]

I think this gubernatorial election is a lot about having the courage to vote for something outside the current system. I, for one, feel like party politics is dysfunctional, and getting to know Eliot Cutler over the last few months, I am confident he feels the same. In response to someone who called him “selfish,” […]

Now here’s a dinner I wish I could’ve attended. I hear it was an elegant evening of fine dining in New York City’s chic Tribeca neighborhood. Celebrity chefs prepared a sumptuous spread of international cuisines for this truly unique ballet for the taste buds. The feast was supposed to be “a transforming dining experience,” the […]

In just about six weeks, we are all going to have the opportunity to vote for a chief executive in Maine, AKA the governor, as well as various candidates to represent us in the Legislature. Both are very important. A chief executive has significant power, and when we have a really great one, great things […]

Of course it’s important which party controls the House and Senate. But for Republicans concerned about the party’s 2016 presidential prospects, one key race this November isn’t for control of Capitol Hill. It is, somewhat improbably, the fight for governor of Wisconsin. Democrats have been gunning for incumbent Gov. Scott Walker since he and the […]

Today, our struggle is for the very heart and soul of America. Never before have we experienced the open aggression against America’s core beliefs, traditional morality, common-sense economics and limited constitutional government. We are living in a pivotal time in America. I remember that shortly after World War II, there was a major shift to […]