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Published
October 20, 2017

Maine does not need a natural gas pipeline from Quebec

Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.
Published
October 20, 2017

Michael Gerson: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ aims to make people uncomfortable with racism

One purpose of education is to take such offensive things from reality and put them in a moral context.
Published
October 20, 2017

Commentary: A simple constitutional proposal could avoid ‘spoiler’ outcomes in Maine elections

This version of ranked-choice voting satisfies all the constitutional questions that have been raised.
Published
October 19, 2017

The issues are complicated, but a yes vote on Question 2 will help Maine

The reality is, Maine cannot afford not to take the opportunity to improve its health care system.
Published
October 19, 2017

Dana Milbank: The White House’s ‘soft opening’ isn’t better after 9 months

While Sen. Corker's metaphor of "adult day care" is appealing, it supposes adults in charge.

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Published
October 19, 2017

Two Maine legislators: Approve York County casino and reap the many benefits

We can't turn down new state revenue, 5,000 jobs, a boost in tourism and help for the struggling harness racing industry.
Published
October 18, 2017

Leonard Pitts: Throw the book at folks who would pull ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from classroom

Maybe then they'll read Harper Lee's classic, even if it makes them uncomfortable.
Published
October 18, 2017

Commentary: Dirty high-tech politicking won’t stop with Russian operatives

Laws on political advertising should apply to social media as well as the traditional media.
Published
October 18, 2017

Maine Voices: Expanded circuit breaker program would address housing affordability

Question 1's approach of capping rents for those who don't need financial help doesn't make sense.
Published
October 17, 2017

Maine Voices: As the ‘tailpipe of the nation,’ Maine deserves cleaner air

By moving to repeal the Clean Power Plan, Trump is doing the bidding of the coal industry and big polluters.