There’s a lot to say about Frank Hilt, who was born and raised in St. George.
Op-eds
Commentary: Why I’ve decided to vote against the creation of Pine Tree Power
Can we be sure that the public utility will be competent, effective and trustworthy? We can’t.
Commentary: Maine can’t afford to neglect its public university infrastructure
We cannot starve our system to strength.
Commentary: Taxing cheeseburgers could help save the climate
Supply-side fixes to agricultural production can only go so far. Sooner or later we’ll have to confront the demand side – with a meat tax.
Commentary: Does free community college tuition really work for Maine?
From degree completion rates, to the effect on private enrollment, to overly wide eligibility, many features of the program don’t stand up to scrutiny.
Commentary: Sports are part of the college curriculum, too
The life of the body and the life of the mind should not seem so distinct.
Commentary: Massacre of Israelis cannot open the door to antisemitism
There is no moral equivalence between Hamas terrorism and Israel.
Clarence Page: Curb your optimism about the Middle East. Turn on your realism.
Optimism has its virtues but, let us not forget, so does skepticism.
Commentary: There’s no quick fix for GOP chaos in the House
With this amount of dysfunction, who’d be speaker?
Commentary: Farmers simply shouldn’t have to “bet the farm”
The health of our agricultural sector depends on credit reform for American farmers.