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PublishedMay 23, 2013
No ‘work’ session on bill about horse slaughter
Maine’s legislative website states: “The purpose of work sessions is to allow committee members to discuss bills thoroughly, … review amendments proposed by others, … ask its legislative analyst to research and explain certain details of the bill.” For more than five hours on May 7, the Agriculture Committee discussed poultry and milk bills. Thoroughly […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2013
Maine doesn’t need new type of dental provider
I am writing today regarding a bill pending in the Maine Legislature that would create a new level of dental provider. L.D. 1230 is not the right solution for Maine. We all know that everyone should receive routine dental care, but not everyone does. People don’t receive dental treatment for a number of reasons. Only […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2013
GOP petty in blocking EPA chief nominee
President Barack Obama recently nominated Gina McCarthy to be the next head of the Environmental Protection Agency. McCarthy is a strong candidate and will be a leader on climate change. Throughout her career, she has shown an ability to reach across the aisle to work with Republicans, Democrats, industry leaders, automakers and public health advocates […]
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
How can we legislate what some people eat?
Isn't it odd how the same politicians who complain that we regulate businesses and corporations too much are not shy about regulating individual citizens' behavior.
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
We have right to know genetically modified foods
Large multinational corporations, such as Monsanto, have had the cards stacked in their favor for years, all at the expense of the American people and our country's domestic policy, ultimately compromising national security.
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
Heartfelt farewell to St. Francis De Sales
For more than 140 years, St. Francis De Sales was there to protect and serve the parishioners of Waterville.
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
Nurses are nurses no matter what they wear
A recent article about quality and innovation in patient care by MaineGeneral, triggered a memory about nurses' uniforms -- oh, my, how they have changed.
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PublishedMay 20, 2013
Drivers, pedestrians both have responsibilities
As a driver, I have a huge responsibility to keep my vehicle under control at all times. But what about pedestrian responsibility, or should I call it irresponsibility?
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PublishedMay 20, 2013
Multiple evaluations could help improve Maine schools
The LePage administration recently released a report card on Maine schools. Immediately, the critics came out of the woodwork. We found out everything that was wrong with the system used to develop this report.
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PublishedMay 20, 2013
Senate needs to tackle immigration head-on
I was disappointed that the Heritage Foundation came out so strongly against the U.S. Senate's immigration reform proposal.
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