Energy conservation is the foundation of energy independence.

But like the rest of the country, Maine has reached an impasse, for most of the mercury that fouls our skies, waters and land comes from outside our borders.

Mercury pollution from power plants is a national problem that requires a national response

They don't have special rights because we have civil rights laws that protect them. The laws work both ways.

We are spending $1 billion a week in Iraq.

The argument on the other side of special rights is completely bogus. It's bogus because you could make exactly the same claim about racial or ethnic or religious minorities.

Winter in #‎ Maine is a time of alternating rest and frenzied activity.