Rulemaking about drones has focused on ability to track them and how high they can fly. No one seems willing to tackle the privacy issue raised by eyes in the sky.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Vigilance, planning are the best defenses against cyberattacks
Too many companies have outdated firewalls, limited security features and weak policies on data security.
‘Waste’ heat can help keep the lights on
Passage of POWER Act by Congress would give Maine businesses a competitive edge.
The fiery trial of Paul LePage
The governor’s allies have to step in and stop his destructive actions.
Bernie Sanders, not Trump, the story of the race for president
The Democratic candidate is tapping into the anger against wealth inequality.
Governor’s acts of intimidation threaten the fabric of our democracy
Public hearing on investigation of LePage set for Thursday morning.
Keeping Maine clean requires a yes vote in November
Question 1 protects our voice in our democracy, increases transparency in the political process and supports the importance of voters over donors.
Like roads and bridges, water infrastructure is critical to daily life
Unseen underground, many of our water mains were installed more than 100 years ago and need to be upgraded.
Solar power session sparks great interest
Sustain Mid Maine Coalition draws a crowd from throughout central Maine, signaling great interest in renewable energy.
Columbus Day offers opportunity to stop repeating historical mistakes
As a navigator, Columbus was a failure, but his ‘discovery’ inspired plans on conquest and pillaging in others.