There has been a lot of talk this election year about how important it is to re-elect Susan Collins because of what she does for Bath Iron Works. It’s a myth. First, let’s dispose of the idea that Collins is unique. Every federal elected official in Maine supports BIW. It is the fourth largest employer […]

As the U.S. records more than 200,000 deaths, it has become clear that COVID-19 is one of the greatest challenges our generation will face. As attention focuses on the stark injustices and inequalities everywhere, as well as, the economic devastation caused by the disease the world is also facing: • The highest level of humanitarian […]

Vote Arford We’re delighted to vote for our good friend and neighbor Poppy Arford. Her resume, experience and enthusiasm uniquely qualify her to represent district 49. Sixteen years ago we moved our family to Brunswick from the midwest. The Arford’s welcomed us with open arms, and quickly became trusted friends. We’ve had the pleasure of […]

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met on Oct. 22 for the final debate in the 2020 election and, like the first debate, it was unusual. COVID-19 forced social distancing and largely took the studio audience, with their laughter, cheering and booing out of the equation. What’s more, with norm-breaking interruptions and […]

As with most things, in politics there’s a right way and a wrong way, and – as jokesters often chortle – we usually choose the wrong way first. Though not always. Here’s a current case study in Maine’s vexed initiative-and-referendum system, adopted back in 1909 by a progressive Republican Legislature, and first used, two years […]