Today is Thursday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2016. There are 310 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 25, 1986, President Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines after 20 years of rule in the wake of a tainted election; Corazon Aquino assumed the presidency. On this date: In 1836, inventor […]

“Guns don’t kill people.” We all know the next line and its familiar simplistic argument. Point made, fair enough, even if not fully conceded. Many guns are purchased exclusively for hunting, competitive marksmanship or as collectibles. The 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, however, is essentially about the right to use lethal force when necessary, […]

After reading Rep. Denise Tepler’s February 18th editorial in this newspaper on the current debate over tax conformity, one thing should be crystal clear to the Maine people: Maine Democrats don’t care about job growth or attracting business and capital investment to Maine. They also don’t seem to care a whole lot about fiscal responsibility. […]