OUR OPINION: Power to fire chief would make MSHA too political Morning Sentinel Maine's system of appointing judges to seven-year terms gets the balance of politics and independence about right. Succeeding governors can make a mark on the system with their appointments and reappointments, but the system doesn't get remade with ...
Maine on the Hill: Pingree not ready to applaud Komen's reversal Press Herald The spotlight at the Maine Republican caucuses is on presidential politics, but GOP Sen. Olympia Snowe and her US Senate primary rivals also are using the caucuses to try to curry favor with party activists. Snowe and a team of volunteers are fanning ...
Richard Bennett: Keeping Maine values in Maine elections Lewiston Sun Journal By Richard Bennett There are two things that I love about Maine. One is the natural beauty of the state and the enthusiasm Maine people have for enjoying it. The other is the robust culture of civic engagement and the willing participation in politics...
Maine lawmakers told to remake 'cockamamie' housing agency Bangor Daily News MaineHousing has been in the center of an increasingly intense political debate as Treasurer Bruce Poliquin and new board members appointed by Gov. Paul LePage have sought to assert their influence over leadership at the agency.
ALLEN AFIELD: Quality fishing support declines Morning Sentinel By KEN ALLEN Over the last 38 years, "The Maine Sportsman" magazine has conducted a survey that covers hunting, fishing and environmental issues, and the results intrigue politicians, outdoors activists and interested public. In the 2011 survey, ...