Editorials

It’s no wonder that the financial crisis of 2008 left many Americans leery of the volatility of the stock market and in search of less risky investment options.

It’s no wonder that the financial crisis of 2008 left many Americans leery of the volatility of the stock market and in search of less risky investment options.

I am deeply worried about the future of our democracy.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 6, 2013, a freight train carrying more than a million gallons of crude oil was sent hurtling toward Lac-Megantic, a small, picturesque Canadian village located only 30 miles from the Maine border.

Recently, I had the extraordinary experience of joining the Navy for a training exercise known as Ice Exercise (ICEX) to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. military operations in the Arctic and to learn about the region’s strategic value to our country.

Recently, my colleagues and I in the Legislature wrapped up the second regular session of the Legislature.

Each year, some of Maine’s most exceptional students are chosen to attend one of the United States military service academies.

There’s no denying it, America’s manufacturing sector has faced more than its share of tough challenges through the past few decades. But despite countless setbacks and roadblocks, our manufacturing base has – true to the American spirit — persevered with great strength and resilience.