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Greg Kesich: Information overload may be a conspiracy to dumb us down

With too many details to comprehend, we eliminate what doesn’t fit with our preconceived notions.

Glenn Cummings, USM’s new president, will have figure out the trick of making public higher education work in the information age.

Fortunately, the anonymous caller opposed to immigration doesn’t get to decide who’s allowed into the country.

What if the state had spent $16 million in Millinocket and East Millinocket instead of supporting a tax credit program?

by Greg Kesich April 15, 2015June 23, 2015

As governor, Susan Collins could cut a deal on tax reform; as U.S. senator, Paul LePage would relish Capitol Hill’s bombast.

Tax breaks aid those who have mortgages, company health plans and can afford college costs.

by Greg Kesich April 1, 2015June 23, 2015

We can only watch as Rev. Jay Reinke tries to help the homeless amid the oil boom in North Dakota.

by Greg Kesich March 25, 2015March 31, 2015

We tend to resist change, but we’d all benefit from letting businesses expand and adding places to live.

by Greg Kesich March 18, 2015March 31, 2015

A roommate, a meal plan, a seat in a lecture hall – and prestige – may be what we really pay for.

A state senator and Republican county chairman feel no shame about sharing humor that demeans.