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Columns

Published
February 20, 2017

Maine Voices: Finding one’s true voice in the most challenging of times

Banning refugees and immigrants brings back the worst – and best – of episodes from our history.
Published
February 19, 2017

Maine Voices: Russians may have more faith in American democracy than Americans do

We should strive to live up to the image they have of us as respectful and tolerant, says a Mainer who's lived in Siberia for 25 years.
Published
February 19, 2017

Maine Observer: Perhaps a turnip, but memories are sweet of Maine

Summers spent in Hollis made many Mainers for life despite the clan spreading out across the entire continent.
Published
February 19, 2017

Alan Caron: Forget the fear and try to focus on the good

Decisions based on fear and anger rarely turn out well.
Published
February 18, 2017

The humble Farmer: Bowdoin educator comes looking for a few good stories

How can any author improve on ordinary everyday Maine coast conversation?

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Published
February 18, 2017

We must resist attempts to roll back the EPA and the laws it enforces

If you want to see how bad our environment could become, look at China, Mexico, India or Russia.
Published
February 18, 2017

Gina Barreca: Who has time for sleep? I have too much worrying to do

During times like these, I'll bet we're losing even moderately good sleepers to insomnia every night.
Published
February 17, 2017

Charles Krauthammer: Even if Flynn’s talks are not a crime, the cover-up is baffling

Why lie? Maybe Russia has compromising intel on the ex-adviser – or maybe President Trump has delusions of a Nixon-to-China deal with Moscow.
Published
February 17, 2017

A proposed Medicare voucher system will not work for Maine

Our most at-risk residents would be subjected to a system making it harder to access their health care.
Published
February 16, 2017

Everyone can play a part in reducing teen dating violence

You can assist some of the many youths who struggle to find support when a relationship turns abusive.