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Columns

Published
February 9, 2020

The View From Here: The costs of political division

The incentive structure has changed to discourage cooperation and encourage obstruction.
Published
February 8, 2020

Maine Voices: Poisoned bait kills more than mice

Dogs and cats, foxes, bobcats, hawks, eagles and owls all are at risk of death if they eat poisoned rodents.
Published
February 8, 2020

Saco Sen. Chenette: A more ethical State House is within our sight

New reforms mean that no longer will we have a political system of the lobbyist, by the corporation and for the bottom line.
Published
February 8, 2020

Gina Barreca: Finding comfort in unexpected places

I don't brave the day's headlines until after I've scanned the comics and my horoscope.
Published
February 7, 2020

Rep. Gramlich: Access to well water testing is a public health necessity

Infants and children are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of prolonged exposure.

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Published
February 7, 2020

Maine Voices: On climate change, Portland says one thing and does another

The approval of the massive mixed-use 58 Fore St. project is the latest decision at odds with the city's pledges to work toward a low-carbon economy.
Published
February 6, 2020

Commentary: Don’t expect Maine ‘public power’ plan to deliver on its big promises

L.D. 1646 could keep CMP as the private operator of the publicly owned utility – at higher rates.
Published
February 5, 2020

Leonard Pitts: No, Rev. Graham, the evidence of our vanishing ‘moral decency’ isn’t what you think it is

Look away from the backsides of JLo and Shakira and consider the burning of the planet and the spike in hate crimes, for starters.
Published
February 5, 2020

Maine Voices: Growing number of doctors coming out in favor of universal care

The nation's second-largest physicians group backs single-payer or a public option, and the AMA has quit an anti-reform coalition.
Published
February 5, 2020

Commentary: Dubious allegations of Iowa caucus-rigging could erode faith in our democracy

Social media was a cesspool of toxic conspiracy theories Monday night – and it's only going to get worse.