Breaking ranks with her beloved Republican Party was a complicated decision for Maine’s popular U.S. senator.
Bill Nemitz
Portland Press Herald opinion columns from Bill Nemitz.
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Bill Nemitz: Dear Donald, prepare to enter a city so different from you
We believe in many of the things you don’t: Welcoming Muslims, problem-solving by consensus, respecting veterans’ families and much more.
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Bill Nemitz: Progressive, take note: The older I get, the better I drive
The insurance company is on a persistent quest to raise auto insurance premiums for older Maine drivers.
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Bill Nemitz: Burned by plagiarism? Let Gov. LePage be your fixer
When it happened to him, he didn’t deny it or blame others – he dumped The Alexander Group and moved on.
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Bill Nemitz: In a crisis, Donald Trump could panic – or freeze
During a threatening, unguarded moment at a campaign stop in Ohio, his blustering confidence went missing in action.
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Bill Nemitz: Credit LePage for putting foot down on domestic abuse
But practicalities may force the governor to reel in his call for ankle bracelets.
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Bill Nemitz: Trump campaign rally in Bangor is gonna be huge
The governor will be there, and his good friend Donald will talk about all of the things he’s going to build to make Maine absolutely terrific.
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Bill Nemitz: First lady serves up a reason to raise wages
If Ann LePage has to waitress, times aren’t tight just for the first family.
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Bill Nemitz: Assault rifle owners have some growing up to do
Civilians who defend owning weapons made for professional soldiers endanger all of us to indulge their fantasies.
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Bill Nemitz: Brave artist ready for Portland – love or hate
Aaron T Stephan, commissioned to create public art for Woodfords Corner, says he likes to ride the line between acclaim and disdain for his sculptures.