Maine should hold a presidential primary. We made this argument four years ago, and it’s only gotten stronger since then. Among other benefits, a presidential primary would open the nomination process to more voters, entice candidates to visit the state and pump barrels of out-of-state money into the Maine economy. As is the case in […]

For the past two years, much time and effort has been spent either opposing or planning the implementation of health care reforms under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and in Maine, under the Republican-sponsored PL-90. Meanwhile, health care and health insurance costs have continued to spiral out of control for the vast […]

On Monday, our nation honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a unique holiday. It’s been called “a day on, not a day off ” and is part of United We Stand, the president’s national service initiative. The Martin Luther King Day of Service encourages us to strengthen our communities by bridging barriers, […]

To the editor: I recently spoke with a friend who just returned from California. One of the things she noticed was they do not have the problem with prescription drugs that we do. She also said that medical marijuana was very easy to get. When I asked if she thought that maybe the reason painkillers […]

To the editor: Four fires, four months, all within a half mile radius of downtown Brunswick. The first fire site got rebuilt. The second still sits. The third was demolished and removed within weeks. The fourth got demolished recently. What’s the difference in progress and results? Lots. Let’s look at the 16-18 Oak St. apartment […]

The recent conveyance of land to the developer who holds title to more than 600 units of former military housing in Brunswick makes the sale of these properties practical. It also provides the region as well, as the state of Maine, with an important strategic opportunity to reshape its demographic destiny and economic future. To […]