The Senate’s decision to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial may have been a victory for Trump, but it is a clear sign that democracy in the U.S. is in poor health. As a constitutional scholar, I believe the United States – the world’s first constitutional democracy – is in a […]

The first significant controversy of Maine’s new legislative session is over, and the surprising winners are the minority Republicans. They were playing on their home turf, admittedly. The issue was a seemingly obscure point of “tax conformity” concerning PPP loans offered to businesses, including non-profits, as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act that was […]

Maine DEP Commissioner Loyzim determined that CM’s recent 700 page “minor revision” to the NECEC permit was not of statewide significance, and therefore doesn’t warrant scrutiny by the people of Maine. This determination was made because, according to the Commissioner, NECEC’s “minor revision” hasn’t come under significant public scrutiny. But the public was never made […]

Remember back when you were a kid and you were up against a term paper deadline, so you just decided to wing it with swollen prose like “The Civil War has been a big important issue for years and years all across the many states of America”? On day one of the impeachment trial, that […]

MaineHealth behavior inexcusable MaineHealth is the parent company that owns Midcoast Hospital and its various parts. A few days ago, it was reported that when MaineHealth brought in a “consulting” company to help them thwart unionization efforts by their nurses, they gave employees of that company vaccines that were scheduled to go to front line […]

Many Mainers bundle in blankets on the couch, turning up the heat and occasionally sipping on something warm. But for some, the winter does not look so warm and cozy. For some, the winter looks like a choice between paying rent or affording heat. Perhaps some households know the value of a warm home after […]

The name Lauren Blackman might not ring a bell, but if you’ve been to the Maine State Music Theatre during the last ten years, you’ll recall the magic she brings to every role. Lauren played Marion in “The Music Man,” Mary Poppins in “Mary Poppins,” Betty in “Sunset Boulevard” and Vivienne in “Legally Blonde.” Lauren […]