Opinion & Testimony

Jun 18, 20232 min read

From Bad to Worse: Pine Tree Power and the Dangers of Government-Controlled Electricity in Maine

The following opinion was written by Charles Ellis of Westbrook. Mainers are fed up with CMP. We’re tired of rising electricity costs. ...

May 24, 20236 min read

Maine State Chamber of Commerce & Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Oppose LD 1964

LD 1964 is An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Develop a Paid Family Medical Leave Benefits Program. A public...

May 21, 20235 min read

Unintended Consequences: Legislation in Maine Small Business

The following opinion was written by Charles Ellis of Westbrook. I have spent the better part of my adult life working in banking. I...

May 11, 20233 min read

Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, Russell Brand & More

The following opinion was written by Charles Ellis of Westbrook. Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News was surprising to me. Not because...

May 2, 20232 min read

Conflicted Opinions Over Ukraine Conflict, Over 1 Year After Invasion

Several days ago, James Roberts, Secretary of the Portland Republican Committee, had a letter published in the Portland Press Herald...

May 1, 20233 min read

Heather Sirocki & Maine Right to Life Remarks on LD 1619

The following remarks were given at the press conference this morning on LD 1619 by Heather Sirocki on behalf of the Maine Right to Life...