A quick read of Paul Dutram’s letter of April 29 might make one believe the writer is a fan of small government, perhaps someone who supports the ideas of Republican Rep. Ron Paul or Republican Gov. Gary Johnson, both presidential candidates who are serious about slowing federal government growth. However, the phrases “trickle-down,” “voodoo economics,” […]

In the 1970s, a Franklin County candidate for the Legislature had appeared on national television as a comedian and played clubs up and down the East Coast. I cannot remember his name, but I have never forgotten his campaign slogan: “All politicians are comedians, why not elect a professional?” Since our president and members of […]

I am stunned by the recent accusations of our governor that his own middle managers are corrupt and beyond his control. Paul LePage made these accusations without providing a shred of evidence to support them. Who are these corrupt employees, and just how are they corrupt? Instead of wringing his hands and whining about how […]