10 years ago Hard facts often lacking in gun-control legislation A “factoid†is not a piece of trivia.
10 years ago Resolutions for New Year To the Editor; I have a few New Year’s resolutions I think we all should adhere to.
10 years ago A case for altering minimum wage increase As we look forward to the New Year, we think of those who are struggling to get by.
10 years ago Maine stayed above the fray when it came to Electoral College vote I want to take the time to thank the anti-Trump demonstrators for their civility as they greeted the elector for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, outgoing Maine GOP Chair Rick Bennett, and his supporters, of which I was one.
10 years ago Column: Governor vows new Augusta mental health unit will be built Sometimes when you hit a roadblock, you have to find a detour.
10 years ago Column: Money doesn’t win you races The next time people try to convince you that the candidate with the most money wins the election, kindly disagree.
10 years ago Column: Trump’s deal to save Carrier jobs cannot set a precedent Let’s start with the good.
10 years ago Column: Respect will of voters, but do no harm to Maine When I swore in the 128th Legislature [last] week, I urged them to reduce the negative impact of two referendum questions that will cause significant harm to our economy.
10 years ago Column: Lawmakers have a duty to overrule the people when they’re wrong If you listen carefully, you can hear it — a sound that gurgles about every time a major piece of legislation is passed via referendum.
10 years ago Column: Stopping the backroom energy deals in Augusta Since 2010, average residential New England electric rates have increased by 20 percent.
10 years ago Column: Giving thanks for a brilliant idea — the Electoral College This Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for one of the most brilliant inventions of the founding generation, the Electoral College.
10 years ago Column: Money from Question 2 won’t make Maine schools better As today’s world evolves toward a more progressive education system, it seems that we are struggling to catch on in the United States, and even in Maine itself.
10 years ago Column: Huntin’ season I used to hunt some, but living with Dolores took the fun out of that.
10 years ago Column: Yes on question 3, background checks can save lives Mainers have a proud tradition of responsible gun ownership.