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Drilling off Maine’s coast? Not worth the risk

In life, there are some risks worth taking.

E.A. Williams cartoon — April 18, 2018

E.A. Williams cartoon for April 18, 2018.

Stopping scammers who prey on our seniors

In 2015, Stephen and Rita Shiman of Saco received a phone call that no grandparent would ever want to experience.

Making sure eligible Mainers can receive unemployment benefits

No one wants to be unemployed. Yet many of us have found ourselves in situations where we are laid-off for no fault of our own, especially those of us in seasonal industries like construction, trucking and logging.

Honoring 25 years of family leave

I’m often asked why I’ve elected to run for public office as an independent rather than as a member of a political party. For me, the answer is simple

Snow blitz

This year, the snow season started off slowly. In fact, several columns ago, I wrote:

Protecting young athletes from sexual abuse

Ten years ago, Dominique Moceanu, a 1996 Olympics gold medalist, accused her former coaches of emotional and physical abuse.

E.A. Williams cartoon — February 14, 2018

E.A. Williams cartoon for February 14, 2018.

The coalition and the Senate’s future

Sometimes, when a football team has a prolonged losing streak, it creates a cycle that’s hard to break.

E.A. Williams cartoon — February 7, 2018

E.A. Williams cartoon for February 7, 2018.

Accomplishments or not?

I have some comments on an article in the Times about "The Obama years - trials and accomplishments.”

More than just a bridge

We can celebrate one thing. In the Saint John River Valley, we want to build a bridge rather than build a wall between two communities that are one in many ways.

E.A. Williams cartoon — January 31, 2018

E.A. Williams cartoon for January 31, 2018.

PenAir’s PQI to Boston: A vital lifeline

In response to “Flights to Newark” in The Star-Herald on Jan. 17, page one:

Let’s keep the republic

For better or worse, 2018 is another election season. Maine towns will soon be holding party Caucuses and in June voters will select their party’s candidates for governor, state Legislature and the U. S. House and Senate.

‘Worst drifting in 12 years’

The day before the storm hit, I mentioned at work that it might be a top 5 winter storm in my 11-plus years at the station. I think it lived up to that billing.

Relay for Life changes it up

Are you a cancer survivor? Has cancer affected your life or anyone you know? Ever wanted to do something about it and kick cancer to the curb?

E.A. Williams comic — January 24, 2018

E.A. Williams comic for January 24, 2018.

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