Let's say you're coming here for surgery. You're going to become vulnerable because of the anesthesia or maybe because of some medication. People's expectations are that they're coming here and they want to be safe.

These are among the largest and most dangerous under-regulated sources of pollution in the United States. It is within EPA's power to avoid most of these premature deaths as well as most of the other adverse health consequences.

I think it's fair to say the states would much prefer a strong federal approach ... but absent that, they have no option but to take action at the state and regional levels and to enter into litigation.

The referendum will boil down to a fundamental debate on the future of this great state. The referendum campaign will be a choice between those who support the status quo versus those who believe in greater economic prosperity.

I told her after we got beat by Cincinnati, that if we ever got to the Super Bowl, I'd buy a big-screen TV. I'm eating my words now.

We have to remember that these are revenue projections and not necessarily real dollars. Maine should use caution when spending money that is not necessarily on hand.