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Columns

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October 11, 2020

Maine Voices: Let’s not just stop school bullying – let’s prevent it

As bad as bullying is, ‘safe’ is a pretty low bar. Kids need to jump higher if they are to test their abilities, hopes and dreams.
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October 11, 2020

Jim Fossel: So much for ‘The Art of the Deal’

President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.
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October 11, 2020

Maine Observer: Pandemic forces life without teaching

A long-time teacher has often imagined what it would be like to leave the classroom. Now he knows.
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October 11, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Biden’s words break cycle of addiction and shame

Fear of embarrassing their families can people with substance use disorder from seeking help.
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October 11, 2020

The View From Here: Trump has killed the TV debate

The president’s norm-busting performance has exposed what an empty ritual these events have become.

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October 10, 2020

Councilor Ray: Portland ballot initiatives won’t accomplish what they claim

Questions A-E, which can’t be changed for 5 years, are redundant or will undermine efforts that are already underway.
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October 10, 2020

Maine Voices: Keep pot away from young Mainers as stores start selling it to adults

Treat this substance like any other age-restricted product by safely storing it and modeling healthy behaviors.
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October 10, 2020

The humble Farmer: Step right up and tell me how to build a plastic barn

I should have expected unsolicited advice when I started posting a daily progress report on Facebook.
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October 9, 2020

Maine Voices: Real pro-life heroes didn’t attend reception for court nominee

They’re the everyday people, in Maine and across the country, who are taking steps every day to prevent harm from COVID.
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October 9, 2020

Commentary: Phosphine stinks. But its discovery in Venus’ clouds lifts my heart

If this is what we hope it is – a potential sign of life – it means that life is common, and tenacity is cosmic.