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Columns

Published
May 12, 2017

City on brink of huge mistake: Cold-storage facility far bigger than needed

Certainly a solution can be found that avoids scarring the landscape of Portland's valued western waterfront.
Published
May 11, 2017

Dana Milbank: Institutions that Trump assaults are stronger than the president

In the wake of the firing of the FBI director, the wave of rebellion against the president could grow.
Published
May 11, 2017

Commentary: Maine Senate president says Legislature should amend tax surcharge approved by voters

Lawmakers have a duty to prevent the dire consequences for the state's economy, Michael Thibodeau says.
Published
May 11, 2017

Increase in community mental health funding will keep Mainers in state, out of ERs

Because services are not adequately funded, there are some 200 vacant, hard-to-to fill positions.
Published
May 10, 2017

Leonard Pitts: Blaming Obama ad nauseam is making us sick of it all

Leaders take responsibility for their actions, and it's high time our highest elected official started doing that.

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Published
May 10, 2017

Jimmy Carter: Trump is right about Canadian softwood lumber imports

This belated enforcement of U.S. trade laws will help timberland owners and American forestry workers.
Published
May 10, 2017

Maine Voices: ESL students need a sense of belonging – and adequate school funding

Some English language learners never attended school at all in their native land – and LePage's proposed budget cuts spell a bleak future.
Published
May 9, 2017

Commentary: Thank U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin for his vote on health care reform

Rather than demonizing Poliquin, remember that the Affordable Care Act is not doing so well.
Published
May 9, 2017

Maine Voices: Trust is what makes a good mechanic … in India and America

My mechanic is like my doctor. Whether it's blood pressure or tire pressure, I want to feel comfortable.
Published
May 9, 2017

Charles Lawton: Workforce growth strategies must recognize all jobs are not equal

To be successful, programs must meet the skill needs of employers and also the pay needs of employees.