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Latest Articles by Bill Nemitz

May 23, 2013

Bill Nemitz: LePage's tempest in a TV-gate

Dear Governor: Is all this absurdity really your attempt to pull our attention away from a serious public-policy issue?

May 21, 2013

Bill Nemitz: Standing up to a master of tantrums

It's all downhill from here for state Sen. Dawn Hill...

May 9, 2013

Bill Nemitz: Capital idea sprouts at Maine State House

On a snowy day last winter, Rep. Craig Hickman stood on the balcony of the Maine State House, closed his eyes and dreamed of food . . .

May 7, 2013

Bill Nemitz: Gun seller's gut is last defense against tragedy

Should Andrew Leighton have been in possession of the gun he bought the day before his mother was shot to death?

May 2, 2013

Bill Nemitz: Like our governor, letter grades too simple

Slapping poorer communities with a D or an F and wealthier ones with an A only reinforces the obvious, rather than addressing the problem.

April 30, 2013

Bill Nemitz: A tax plan that cuts it for Mainers

For a long time, we've had a problem in Maine. But 11 courageous lawmakers – from all parts of the spectrum – have finally stepped up.

April 23, 2013

Bill Nemitz: Lobbying for tar sands oil is pretty slick

Ask, as the saying goes, and you shall receive. But push, and Triss Critchfield will push back . . .

April 16, 2013

Bill Nemitz: Two friends honoring courage display theirs

John Mixon and Carlos Arredondo were nearby when the bombs went off Monday, and ran directly into the carnage as most were running away.

April 13, 2013

King’s first 100 days: ‘The hardest I’ve ever worked in my life’

Remaining wide-eyed in a place that thrives on cynicism, Maine's independent senator makes an impression on both sides of the aisle.

April 4, 2013

Bill Nemitz: A physician tries to heal the violence

He's 78 now – an age when most successful surgeons are enjoying the good life. But not Bob McAfee . . .

Latest Blogs by Bill Nemitz

June 11, 2010

Early wake-up call

June 8, 2010

Take my socks...please!

June 2, 2010

Anyone here from Maine?

June 1, 2010

Knowing the right people

May 27, 2010

Time to pack...