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Columns

Published
May 22, 2018

Kathleen Parker: Real hero of royal wedding was the father of the bride

Amid the fantasy and family drama, I saw only a man who wanted to make his daughter proud.
Published
May 22, 2018

State Sen. Diamond: Mainers need lawmakers to put aside ‘blame game’ and move forward

With school funding, direct-care workers' pay, road spending and tax conformity in limbo, Augusta shouldn't waste any more time.
Published
May 22, 2018

Maine Voices: Public trust in Town Hall far eclipses support for State House, Congress

It requires a huge leap of faith to depend on seldom-seen state and federal politicians.
Published
May 21, 2018

Chamber CEO: Portland mayor’s divisive politics bode ill for businesses

His proposals for paid sick leave and over $1 million in fees would make the city less prosperous.
Published
May 20, 2018

Gov. LePage: Put blame for failed leadership where it belongs – with the majority in the Maine House

The Press Herald should take Speaker Sara Gideon and the Democrats to task for stalling critical legislation.

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Published
May 20, 2018

Maine Observer: Don’t let Portland’s season of surprise pass you by

Each spring, the Forest City rewards observant passers-by with the showy and fragrant blooms of its many trees.
Published
May 20, 2018

Commentary: You are where you live

Geography has a bigger impact on happiness and health than you might imagine – even bigger than genetics, in some ways.
Published
May 20, 2018

Jim Fossel: Maine again unable to seize opportunity

Gridlock in our Legislature leaves us without clear policies on gambling – and way behind the eight ball on sports betting possibilities.
Published
May 20, 2018

Cynthia Dill: Congress is sucking up fake research in its zeal to fight welfare fraud

New work requirements in the food-stamp program are rooted in 'junk science' touted by persuasive Maine voices.
Published
May 20, 2018

Greg Kesich: As nation divides, so does Maine

We pride ourselves on our political independence, but in the voting booth, partisanship rears its ubiquitous head.