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Columns

Published
June 24, 2018

Maine Observer: That bittersweet last day of school!

There is excitement about the summer break ahead, but there are also a few tears and more than a few apprehensive hugs.
Published
June 24, 2018

Greg Kesich: We don’t have to be bystanders

Whether we're witnessing a crime on the streets of Portland or official cruelty on the Mexican border, we have a choice.
Published
June 24, 2018

Cynthia Dill: Like sexist ads and biting athletes, Trump’s orders deserve zero tolerance

These are not mistakes, but his schtick – his brand – and his flip-flop of the facts is to be expected.
Published
June 23, 2018

The humble Farmer: In praise of basic economics, rhubarb and electricity

This episode begins with a visit to the town dump, which is always an exercise in multi-tasking.
Published
June 23, 2018

Maine Voices: Lifting the Presumpscot River curse of Col. Thomas Westbrook

Standish is doing its part to lift this curse, feeling that something is fishy with the current deal.

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Published
June 22, 2018

Commentary: This is what it feels like to be separated at the border

I am always that immigrant child whose life came to a stop at the Soviet border, and never started again.
Published
June 22, 2018

Maine Voices: Sen. Collins must stop equivocating as Trump tramples American ideals

She pretends to distance herself from his abhorrent policies, but refuses to see them for what they are.
Published
June 22, 2018

Commentary: Southern Poverty Law Center has lost all credibility

Let's hope that a recent settlement for smearing an Islamic reformer is the first of many that the group will be forced to pay out.
Published
June 21, 2018

Dana Milbank: For Ryan and Republicans, ignorance isn’t just bliss; it’s survival

If they defend Trump, they look unprincipled or immoral. If they criticize him, he attacks them.
Published
June 21, 2018

CruiseMaine director: Our mission is sustainable cruise ship tourism – where it’s wanted

We should stop saying these visitors aren't the 'right' kind and extend a warm welcome instead.