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Columns

Published
November 3, 2016

Commentary: Throwing your vote away is important, Libertarian 1st District hopeful says

Jim Bouchard promises a balanced budget, term limits and an end to the income tax if he's elected.
Published
November 2, 2016

Leonard Pitts: Voters should nuke the Republican Party for embracing craziness

It will benefit our country and principled conservatives if the electorate says emphatically that we are better than this.
Published
November 2, 2016

Maine Voices: Question 3 would move toward balancing gun rights with responsibility

Arguments against the loophole-closing question are both superficial and unsupported by facts.
Published
November 2, 2016

Greg Kesich: Question 5 would fix problem of polarization in Maine politics

Our uncompromising, ineffective governor is the result of races where a fired-up base of voters is all you need to win.
Published
November 1, 2016

Commentary: Higher tax rate in Question 2 may deter talent in competitive fields

If we make the wealthiest pay more in Maine, professionals such as doctors may look elsewhere to start careers.

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Published
November 1, 2016

Charles Lawton: Maine needs a major educational investment that addresses new realities

The loss of traditional sources of employment and other changes call for a bold, fresh approach.
Published
November 1, 2016

Commentary: Our schools touch the future, but they are underfunded

The Portland Board of Education unanimously recommends that voters support Question 2.
Published
October 31, 2016

Maine Voices: A ‘no’ vote against fluoride in water is a vote for better health

A mounting body of evidence suggests that overexposure to fluoride carries health risks.
Published
October 30, 2016

Alan Caron: Imagining our future under President Trump

There's a lot at stake on Election Day.
Published
October 30, 2016

Solar benefits all ratepayers

Adding more renewables to Maine's energy mix will save money, lower the cost of electricity and create jobs.