The town of Rumford is at the crossroad of an economic downturn and residents must deal with the unfortunate persistence of town officials who continue to spend beyond taxpayers’ means. We can do better. The largest business, the Rumford paper mill, has experienced a significant business downturn. Officials there have requested tax relief from the […]

As an independent voter leaning toward conservative policies, I enjoy watching the various forms of American government trying to explain themselves in their respective “State of the Union” or “States of the State.” Perhaps the voters in each Maine municipality should request and expect municipal officials to prepare for a transparent “State of the Municipality” […]

The stresses between economic freedom and an entitlement society are reaching a boiling point. The recent failed web registration for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has only begun to spread the eminent financial plague upon working Americans. Unfortunately, our state and federal governments spend their time fighting about entitlement delivery rather than creating an environment […]

Six months have passed without voter approval of a Rumford budget. The voters have expected cost reductions through consolidation of services, which have not been adequately addressed. Preliminary discussions regarding the merger of Mexico and Rumford have been underway for several years without progress. Trust issues have been discussed and argued without resolution. Now, the […]