There are still too many holes for money to get into politics on the state and federal levels.
November 2015
Maine pilot project receives $3.7 million award, reviving vision for offshore wind farm
The money will help finance further development of floating turbines that could lead to a lucrative clean-energy industry in the state.
Warm November brings out blossoms
Portland’s city arborist says trees endure autumn blooming better than winter temperature swings.
Perfecting democracy starts with voters, not the institution itself
In every political project, I assume everyone except actual sociopaths has some elements of idealism mixed in with self-interest and the lust for power.
Justice should offer Snowden a deal
Alternately hailed as a hero and traitor, Snowden has said he is willing to go to jail in order to return home.
Bates College student recounts attack outside Paris soccer stadium
‘All of a sudden, they have taken our freedom from us,’ Emilia Calderon says of the terrorists.