To the Editor: Over 100 years ago, in 1875, the Maine Legislature voted to omit sections of the Maine Constitution from all printed versions. These were the sections that had governed the separation of Maine from Massachusetts, and these sections included language about Maine’s original treaty obligations to the Wabanaki. It is important to note […]

To the Editor: With so many referendum decisions coming up in next month’s election, we are called on to do our homework. Some of the questions seem straightforward until you look into them. To deal with it, I am taking simple guiding steps. I will choose transparency and democracy on each question. I will also […]

To the Editor: This past spring we technically began the growing season in a drought. While there was some wetness around Memorial Day, we had a few good planting days in June. It didn’t take long for a few hints of the rainy weather pattern to come. No question, this summer’s growing season has been […]

To the Editor: Recently, I went to the Meetinghouse Park in Farmington with my granddaughter. There had been an event there earlier in the week. On this day, we came upon a terrible mess in the gazebo area which included dozens of discarded donuts, Burger King wrappers and cigarette butts. We spent over an hour […]

To the Editor: Recently I was shocked to find that the bank that I have been with for over 17 years is a major investor in fossil fuels and now is accelerating its investment in new and expanded tar sand oil projects. Tar sand oil is one of the most environmentally degrading fossil fuels. It […]

To the Editor: So, you are concerned about the Climate Crisis but are not sure what to do about it. Know that you are not alone. Also know that the Climate Movement needs you, it needs everyone, to do everything we can to address this crisis. Here are some ideas: Learn more about how our […]

To the Editor: As the Chair of the Maine Veterans’ Homes Board of Trustees, I am writing to implore the Maine State Legislature to fund LD 985. This bill provides $3.4MM of critical funding that, when matched with federal funds, closes a $10.3MM gap between cost of care and MaineCare reimbursement rates.Last year I led […]

To the Editor: State government does not have the capacity to operate Maine’s entire electric grid and, just as important, does not have the ability to take care of it. The Pine Tree Power referendum, if passed, will place those responsibilities directly onto a new state governmental authority. Do we really think it will be […]

To the Editor: At the High Peaks Alliance, we work to enhance public access and opportunities for recreation in Maine’s High Peaks region. To accomplish this, we bring together volunteers from all outdoor user groups to better our region and our state. Trails provide critical access and recreational opportunities for our region, so we strongly support […]

Lithium used to be known primarily as a drug with a calming effect. Today, it seems to be among the issues that provoke distress: “There won’t be enough! Mining will be so destructive!” It might be useful to try to analyze these fears in the context of the looming environmental challenges humanity faces. Such analysis […]