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Columns

Published
December 28, 2017

Progressives clocked major progress this year on critical municipal issues

Voting to improve four elementary schools was a big winner, and the skills and momentum gained are expected to boost 2018 efforts.
Published
December 28, 2017

Commentary: Collins can’t seem to deduce unfairness of Republican tax bill

The loss of the personal exemption will hurt households used to itemizing their returns.
Published
December 28, 2017

Dana Milbank: Trump always chooses self-promotion over unity. Where’s the great again?

Compare the president's message at Christmas with Queen Elizabeth's. Only one illustrates greatness.
Published
December 27, 2017

Commentary: Far more dangerous than a reckless president is an uninformed citizenry

America must prioritize civics education to help us keep our leaders accountable.
Published
December 27, 2017

Sen. Susan Collins: New tax law will benefit hardworking Mainers, not Washington elites

Among the positives are a larger standard deduction, relief for small businesses and an expanded child tax credit.

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Published
December 27, 2017

Maine Voices: Actions of select few unfairly portray hunters as careless, inhumane

Hunters must pass safety courses to get licenses, and there's a case to be made that drivers are more irresponsible.
Published
December 26, 2017

Commentary: Portland takes further steps to ensure HIV patients’ privacy, city’s public health director says

A survey was done in accordance with the law, but they deserved advance notification.
Published
December 26, 2017

Kathleen Parker: Ready to ‘drill down’ and ‘ideate’ to see which words should be banned?

'It's all good?' Not really. Some words are just culturally shared jargon that drain my brain.
Published
December 26, 2017

Maine Voices: Clogged legislative process needs reform in Maine

Airing lots of bills with little chance of passing prevents legislators from focusing on those with significant policy impact.
Published
December 25, 2017

Maine Voices: Christmas is a holiday in which all Americans can be merry

All religious minorities really want is an acknowledgment that they live here, too.