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Columns

Published
May 9, 2018

Leonard Pitts: We’re at a point where the public must learn how to authenticate information

That role of journalists is scarce on social media, and soon you'll see scary new ways to manipulate reality.
Published
May 9, 2018

Islesboro selectman: Town doesn’t benefit from MDOT’s increased ferry rate

Higher ticket prices and the higher cost of goods could eventually become unaffordable and force families to leave.
Published
May 9, 2018

Greg Kesich: Those who think idle life on the streets is too easy should try it

The jobless, hungry and homeless in Bayside are that way for many reasons, not by choice, so let's help them.
Published
May 8, 2018

Kathleen Parker: Paul Ryan finds out what happens when an exorcism fails

As the House speaker takes flak over the firing and rehiring of the chamber's chaplain, the Rev. Patrick Conroy, Democrats try to turn a hot mess into a cool opportunity.
Published
May 8, 2018

Commentary: Kanye West should study Harriet Tubman’s life before spouting off about her

West has suggested that basketball star Michael Jordan might be a more fitting image for the new $20 bill.

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Published
May 8, 2018

Maine Voices: Senators should oppose rolling back protections from payday lenders

We have seen the devastating impact of predatory debt traps on the lives of our vulnerable neighbors.
Published
May 7, 2018

Maine Voices: Success of women in Portland Adult Ed would make ‘Aunt Bar’ proud

When it comes to what's important, Barbara Bush was a power of example within her own family, too.
Published
May 6, 2018

Commentary: Collins, King must oppose CIA nominee

As head of a 'black site' in Thailand, Gina Haspel oversaw torture – including waterboarding – and played a key role in destroying evidence.
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May 6, 2018

Commentary: DNA collection and ethics

A database of genetic information can help solve crimes but the potential for abuse is rampant.
Published
May 6, 2018

Maine Observer: Thoreau better the second time around

We lead such complicated lives today. Henry David Thoreau's wise advice was to 'simplify, simplify.'