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Columns

Published
July 6, 2021

Commentary: Trump’s longtime accountant confronts a loyalty test

Now that he’s indicted on tax-fraud charges, will Allen Weisselberg treat his boss as he can expect to be treated in return?
Published
July 6, 2021

Maine Voices: Denying Communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians will do more harm than good

The U.S. Conference of Bishops’ decision relegates charity to a subordinate position, hasn’t worked to keep the flock and won’t reduce the number of abortions.
Published
July 5, 2021

Commentary: People of Maine ready to take next step toward public power

Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1708 and give Mainers a say in how and where they get their electricity.
Published
July 4, 2021

Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric

As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.
Published
July 4, 2021

A lonely student’s letter and, 25 years later, an admiring teacher’s response

Some connections between educators and their pupils fade with time. This one didn't.

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Published
July 4, 2021

Maine Voices: America is a work in progress. So am I.

The ideas worked for by my parents – a diplomat who represented our country abroad; a teacher who championed civil rights – have been tested, yet I am hopeful.
Published
July 4, 2021

Jim Fossel: Republicans hand Democrats victories on crime, immigration

The issues highlight a consistent fault of the Republican Party at all levels: constant criticism with no real follow-through.
Published
July 4, 2021

Maine Observer: Take me out to the crowd, please

Consider the best parts of being among others again – cozy library reading rooms, a real ballpark roar and our voices lifted in song at church.
Published
July 4, 2021

The Maine Millennial: The climate time bomb keeps ticking more loudly

As we continue to make Earth more hospitable to pests and less hospitable to humans, Mainers age 40 and under are going to pay the highest price.
Published
July 3, 2021

The humble Farmer: How long does food last? Take a bite of those old treasures in the pantry

Pro tip: No matter how long liquor is open, you cannot get sick drinking it.