The author writes of his experience in the Ukraine and Soviet Russia, teaching citizens there about democracy.

The author writes of his experience in the Ukraine and Soviet Russia, teaching citizens there about democracy.
Ranked choice voting, term limits do not faze the state’s ‘ruling class’ much, especially in Augusta.
Maine is at the forefront of a national reckoning about how devastating and costly land application of sewage sludge can be.
Maine needs a visionary, collaborative approach to address challenges like this persistent infestation.
The state Public Utilities Commission would gain responsibility and power. But what about staffing, funding and legislative oversight?
To reduce risks from climate-fueled weather events, Maine communities need to take action — but capacity deficits are slowing progress.
Dirigo, indeed. Base our future on human ecology, not ‘nostalgia and empty tradition.’
Bigger uses of power have leverage to negotiate. Residential users do not, so prepare for increases.
Our state needs policy reforms and truth in advertising to hasten the transition off fossil fuels.
Maine auto dealer, and Tesla driver, offers detailed, though ‘unscientific,’ insight into the market.
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