Greg Kesich and Bill Nemitz recall the 1991 shutdown and how Gov. LePage might take the blame whether he deserves it or not. Plus Letter Writer of the Month returns.
Bill Nemitz
Portland Press Herald opinion columns from Bill Nemitz.
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Bill Nemitz: Obamacare’s a lifeline for our smallest hospitals
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act would be so ill-advised.
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Bill Nemitz: U.S. Capitol changes from the way life should be to armed camp
Portland attorney Severin Beliveau recalls a far different era as a Capitol cop in 1960.
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Bill Nemitz: Sen. King’s frustration at hearings a reflection of disbelief
He’s not buying witnesses’ reasons for not answering questions, and he’s incredulous that Trump’s team seems so unconcerned about Russia’s election interference.
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Opinion Podcast: Budget drama, Governor’s race party shuffle, Angus King’s star turn, and just a little nips
The editorial page crew digs into this week’s big state and national political news.
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Bill Nemitz: What’s best for ‘Maine people’ is abiding by their wishes
Lawmakers in Augusta seem to be ignoring the fact that voters weighed in on referendum questions.
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Bill Nemitz: Young man’s character already has passed the toughest test
Washington Academy grad Gabe Brady became the family caretaker at too young an age.
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Bill Nemitz: An appeal to Ayla’s killer: Listen to your conscience
Perhaps the news that her mother is seeking to have the toddler declared dead will trigger remorse in whoever removed that smiling face from this world.
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Bill Nemitz: Tending to veterans’ graves still important
The Rivard family makes it their family business to tidy and flag the final resting places of Maine veterans.
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Bill Nemitz: After a few misses, LePage nails argument against nips
The governor finally gets it right when he concludes that drivers throw the little booze bottles from their cars to toss evidence of drinking behind the wheel.