Editorials

11 years ago

Rebuilding American manufacturing

There’s no denying it, America’s manufacturing sector has faced more than its share of tough challenges through the past few decades. But despite countless setbacks and roadblocks, our manufacturing base has – true to the American spirit — persevered with great strength and resilience.

11 years ago

Rebuilding American manufacturing

There’s no denying it, America’s manufacturing sector has faced more than its share of tough challenges through the past few decades.

11 years ago

Is a military academy in your future?

Each year, some of Maine’s most exceptional students are chosen to attend one of the United States military service academies. One of my greatest honors as a United States Senator is having the opportunity to nominate to the academies these exceptional students, many of whom will be our nation’s future military leaders. The nomination process is again under way.

11 years ago

Does the name matter?

It has been said that if something is repeated enough, it must be true.
I tend to be a bit of a purist and expect that the truth will always find its way to the top.

11 years ago

Rebuilding American manufacturing

There’s no denying it, America’s manufacturing sector has faced more than its share of tough challenges through the past few decades.

11 years ago

Lessons learned from Lac-Megantic

In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 6, 2013, a freight train carrying more than a million gallons of crude oil was sent hurtling toward Lac-Megantic, a small, picturesque Canadian village located only 30 miles from the Maine border. The train derailed in the center of town, leveling several blocks and killing 47 residents.