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Columns

Published
May 13, 2018

The humble Farmer: Smart Driver course makes me even more cautious than usual

And because I stop at stop signs, I've been struck in the rear end numerous times.
Published
May 13, 2018

Maine Voices: This entrepreneur from 1882 can teach us a thing or 2 about lifting people out of poverty

Which of our politicians is going to aid the next Hugh J. Chisholm, who has a dream to get people out of poverty?
Published
May 12, 2018

Commentary: All of Maine is well represented by Sens. Collins, King

Our senators support Maine and its people and have access to facts of the immigration debate.
Published
May 11, 2018

Commentary: Where’s the outrage over Kerry’s secret meetings on Iran deal?

I thought we didn't like Americans who colluded with our enemies.
Published
May 11, 2018

Maine Voices: For me as a chaplain, Planned Parenthood’s name is blessed

The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.

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Published
May 11, 2018

Commentary: Discussion over Haspel illustrates how we want senators to make decisions

Americans need to re-establish the respect owed to principled and decent colleagues with whom they disagree.
Published
May 11, 2018

Commentary: Internet regulation solution belongs at the federal level

Instead of an intrusive 'net neutrality' regime crafted in Augusta, Maine needs Congress to permanently protect broadband innovation and investment.
Published
May 10, 2018

Maine Voices: Lawmakers shouldn’t protect illegal immigrants and ignore U.S. workers

Both Sens. Collins and King backed bills expanding a tech visa plan while mass layoffs were happening.
Published
May 10, 2018

Dana Milbank: With Iran deal cliffhanger over, Trump moves on to next episode of ‘The Celebrity President’

He thinks if he creates drama, the ratings soar and he wins the day. But if he fails at the next task – stifling Iran's nuclear ambitions – stay tuned for the mushroom cloud.
Published
May 9, 2018

Commentary: Does CIA nominee’s evasion on whether it was wrong to torture detainees disqualify her for the job?

It helps that Gina Haspel wouldn't restart the program, but her failure to fully repudiate the now-illegal interrogation tactics will make it hard for some senators to vote to confirm her.