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Bill Nemitz

Published
May 18, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Infantry proposal fuels insurgency within ranks of Maine’s 133rd

An insurrection is underway within the Maine Army National Guard. Recently, in the wake of my previous columns about a quiet effort to swap Maine’s 133rd Engineer Battalion for an infantry unit in another state, I’ve received signed comments from more than two dozen soldiers at all levels within the Maine Guard. To a man […]
Published
May 16, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Lone voice cries out for openness in running a Maine city

South Portland’s mayor challenges councilors to ensure that executive sessions aren’t used to keep public business private.
Published
May 14, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Critics of ‘new’ hunting season may have to eat some crow

It turns out Maine has had a crow hunt for many years.
Published
May 11, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Lawmakers cross the aisle for a gift of life

A State House liberal and conservative team up to try curing a teenager with acute leukemia.
Published
May 7, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Just how much fraud will that EBT photo stop?

Many times between now and Election Day, Gov. LePage will stand before his adoring supporters and proclaim, 'Folks, let me tell you what I’m doing to de-fraud Maine’s welfare system.'

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Published
May 4, 2014

Bill Nemitz: In plan for Guard unit, ‘Commander in Chief’ bringing up the rear

Explanations by Gov. Paul LePage and current National Guard officers of what is in store for Maine’s 133rd Engineer Battalion have yet to pass the straight-face test.
Published
May 2, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Maine Guard’s emphasis on infantry undervalues dual roles of engineers
Published
May 2, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Maine Guard’s emphasis on infantry undervalues dual roles of engineers

Their special skills are in demand both in a war zone and in the state during peacetime.
Published
April 30, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Oh, say I can see by solar-powered light

Talk about a light-bulb moment . . .
Published
April 20, 2014

Bill Nemitz: Maine soldier’s memorial reminds us that battles continue

Veterans carry heavy burdens even after wars officially end.