Who in Maine even knew these wonderful displays of labor history were being displayed anywhere, let alone in the state Department of Labor building? The citizens of Maine should be glad Gov. Paul LePage had the murals and artwork removed. If they are so meaningful to so many, then they should be displayed in the […]

Former Gov. John Baldacci once promised that economic development zones would create new jobs. Professor and economist Charlie Colgan, in an article in the newspaper in January 2010, reported that between the fall of 1999 and fall 2009, Maine gained 44,000 people and only 56 jobs. Now Gov. Paul LePage promises to create new jobs […]

I was surprised to learn Bill Ayers was asked to speak at University of Maine. That was very exciting news. It’s not every day a scholar/educator/activist/proponent of social justice such as this one comes to Maine to share his wisdom. Wait a minute, there is an accolade I forgot to mention. He is also an […]

I vowed not to write about Paul LePage, as I believe the old saying about getting into a match with a skunk (think about it). It has gotten to the point, however, where we can’t resist weighing in. And apparently we don’t need to worry about this bully’s retribution, as he doesn’t read newspapers. We […]

It must be apparent to even the most partisan Democrat that Barack Obama’s election in 2008 has, in foreign policy and federal spending, turned out to be just the third term of George W. Bush. Obama has tripled down on a 10-year no-win war in Afghanistan, dithered on getting out of Iraq, and has now […]

With springtime upon us, I actually will miss the foot-deep snowfalls that are the hallmark of a good Maine winter. The deep snows in the Pine Tree State are angel white, the winter skies are celestial blue and the pine-tree forests are a verdant evergreen. I am struck with reverent awe every time I peer […]

Gov. Paul LePage has done it again. Calling the people who suggested making a human chain in front of the mural “idiots” shows he has no respect for anyone. He says “get over yourselves.” I think he needs someone to bring him down a few pegs himself. Since he took office (not by majority vote, […]

There is a simple answer for the United States and Maine when it comes to money problems. Many are complaining that Gov. Paul LePage and Republicans in Washington are cutting spending to many of the nation’s and state’s little social programs. After years of overspending from here to Washington, D.C., the piggy bank is empty […]