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Columns

Published
February 13, 2018

Commentary: Facing no threat of veto, Congress goes on irresponsible spending spree

As Daddy Trump shows no interest in discipline, the kids load up on candy and burden the next generation.
Published
February 13, 2018

Kathleen Parker: Rob Porter saga a symptom of incompetence in the White House

Ironically, the accused wife-beater was probably kept on the staff because he was one of the few people who knew how to do their job.
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February 13, 2018

Maine Voices: Sugar restrictions would be good for all of us, not just poor people

Gov. LePage should work to see that all eaters, not just those with limited food budgets, can benefit from healthy nutrition.
Published
February 12, 2018

Maine Voices: Foster parents struggle in imperfect system, but can’t walk away

Those who want change plan a Hall of Flags event Wednesday to answer questions, share resources and maybe -- just maybe -- get a few kids home.
Published
February 11, 2018

Maine Observer: Mudrooms an iconic expression of Maine

They are a functional necessity during the state's mud seasons, and have even assumed a touch of glamour in the internet age.

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Published
February 11, 2018

Jim Fossel: Ranked-choice voting faces primary problems

The practice could have an impact on candidates' forthrightness and the speed of determining winners.
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February 11, 2018

Why the poor are less likely to scuttle the Skittles

A study finds that parents of different socioeconomic strata perceive food differently.
Published
February 11, 2018

Maine Voices: Just another echo chamber? Higher education’s identity crisis

It is imperative that U.S. colleges and universities address the ideological imbalance on campus.
Published
February 11, 2018

Robot trading hijacks the stock market

Our faith in financial markets fails to factor in their basic irrationality, which is just as inherent in precipitous climbs as in precipitous falls.
Published
February 10, 2018

The Maine Millennial: It’s not flashy, but my grandparents’ love story a true romance

The relationship hasn't had many dramatic moments, but the devotion they share has stood the test of time.