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Columns

Published
August 10, 2022

Commentary: Hard hit by climate change, eastern Kentucky deserves better leaders

Ideologues like Sen. Rand Paul were once an amusing curiosity. Now? They’re simply in the way.
Published
August 10, 2022

Maine Voices: Time to expand our concept of ‘Maine’ and the people who bring it to life

By thinking of our state as a vast network of people and ideas, we can fuel its economy.
Published
August 9, 2022

Sen. Angus King: How Congress is addressing inflation, climate change and the deficit

Any of the provisions of the just-passed Inflation Reduction Act would be incredibly impactful on their own. Combined, they set Americans up for stable, sustained success.
Published
August 9, 2022

Commentary: Alito laments loss of faith. It’s Supreme Court credibility he should worry about.

In a recent speech in Rome, Alito appeared to be proselytizing, essentially calling on Americans of faith to get others to church.
Published
August 9, 2022

Maine Voices: Griner’s experience reminds us of the pitfalls of world travel

Traveling internationally as a teacher and a coach, I saw firsthand the need for vigilance – particularly by and on behalf of young people.

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Published
August 8, 2022

Maine Voices: Watching the baptism of a beach kid

What a joy it is to witness a happy first foray into the sea.
Published
August 7, 2022

Jim Fossel: Legislative Republicans’ infighting puts party at risk

The aggressive maneuvers of the Dinner Party PAC are driving a wedge between it and incumbent leadership.
Published
August 7, 2022

Maine Voices: What if the balance demanded by the Fairness Doctrine could exist today?

A frequently chaotic and polarizing media landscape could benefit from an updated version of the broadcasting rule.
Published
August 7, 2022

Maine Observer: A summer camp of our own making

From farming and grocery shopping to decorating cakes and staffing produce stands, visiting Gram’s house gave me more than any organized program ever could have.
Published
August 7, 2022

Commentary: Democracy is hard. It’s supposed to be.

The U.S. political system tries to teach the advantages of bargaining with others and working out compromises.