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Published
March 8, 2010

Maine Voices: Nuclear power expensive, can’t be counted on to solve our problems

It requires substantial subsidies and has a high risk of not paying off investments.
Published
March 7, 2010

Maine Observer: Connection to Brazil persists, piquing interest

As friends of one’s parents pursue contacts, the lure of a reciprocal visit grows stronger and stronger.
Published
March 7, 2010

Maine Voices: Let’s reduce K-12 costs, but how?

The issue requires making serious choices about the purpose and scope of the entire system.
Published
March 6, 2010

Maine Voices: State needs new focus on solutions and methods to achieve them

An independent candidate for governor lays out his view of what it will take to change.
Published
March 4, 2010

Preparing professionals for Maine’s schools: A call for public comment

A proposal for USM separates those entering the field of education from those supporting its practitioners.

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Published
March 1, 2010

Maine Voices: Plenty of ways to get government incentives to save energy

Whether climate change is happening or not, savings and lessened pollution are important goals.
Published
March 1, 2010

Maine Voices: Cumberland should vote to make improvements to Route 88

The road is not in good shape and could be hazardous, in spite of claims by some to the contrary.
Published
March 1, 2010

Another View: What did columnist think the left would say about the right?

Nasty comments by members of one party against another shouldn't surprise a professor.
Published
February 28, 2010

Maine Observer: At recess, snow takes on a special value

When 10-year-olds decide snow forts and tunnels are fun, they also learn about engineering and economics.
Published
February 28, 2010

Maine Voices: Wind project comes at great cost

The Highland Mountains of western Maine would be despoiled by this unwise and unnecessary project.