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Troy Jackson is more in touch with the needs of working-class Mainers than Susan Collins and her wealthy donors.
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The time to be aggressive is now.
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It’s Maine’s turn to be concerned about Susan Collins | Editorial
The senator’s complacent response to open allegations of bribery sends voters a very clear and disrespectful message.
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ICE must answer for July killings in Houston and Maine | Editorial
We call on Sens. Collins, King, Cornyn and Cruz to demand transparency and accountability from this out-of-control and evasive agency.
Susan Collins and the $70 billion mistake | Editorial
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UMaine men’s hockey alumns David Breazeale, Nolan Renwick still teammates in ECHL
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Maine businesses are right to resist data privacy bill | Editorial
Although consumer protection needs to be muscular, these days, it must first be realistic.
Handled well, Maine ‘millionaire’s tax’ can set a good precedent | Editorial
The manner in which this contentious proposal is managed will set the stage for the state’s relationship with high earners.
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