Just because most of us aren’t scientists doesn’t mean we must make bad decisions based on flimsy evidence. There are many large organizations of well-trained scientists we can rely on for sound advice. Decades ago, Congress recognized the value of credible scientific advice and established the National Academy of Sciences to advise political decision-makers. Today, […]

I appreciated Alan Caron’s Jan. 29 column, “Maine Community College System deserves support, not meddling.” It was a sobering read that seems on target in describing the price we’re paying in electing Gov. LePage, whose policies flow from a narrow ideological belief system unfettered by facts, logic or even common courtesy. I recently heard an […]

After reading the Jan. 29 article “Benefactor of Maine Community College System questions governor,” I am prompted to write about the audacity of our governor in threatening someone into resigning a position with the community college system. It is appalling that the governor’s threats to “punish the system,” as system President John Fitzsimmons feared, should […]

It’s too bad that an Associated Press article published Feb. 4 (“Maine wild fur trappers feel effects of softening market”) gives only the perspective of the trapper and not the animal. And it’s also too bad that the accompanying photos didn’t show what really happens as a beaver, held fast against its will, gasps for […]