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Columns

Published
June 3, 2016

Maine Voices: Don’t play with fire: Move Summer Olympics away from Rio

All it takes is one infected traveler and one mosquito to spread a virus that leaves children with severe birth defects.
Published
June 2, 2016

Dana Milbank: Trump’s endless guarantees are not right on the money

But even though the truth eludes him, he seldom suffers any consequences for the nonsense.
Published
June 2, 2016

Commentary: Constitution compatible with expanded background checks, state Rep. Dion says

The Second Amendment is not a permission slip to sidestep the serious issues involving firearms in Maine.
Published
June 2, 2016

Maine Voices: Fishermen needlessly on the hook for uncertainties of stock estimates

Scientists must hold themselves to the same high standard they demand from the fishing industry.
Published
June 1, 2016

Leonard Pitts: Readers weigh in with evidence of transgender people’s sensitivity, discretion

They are not keen to reveal their bodies in transition, as some wish to suggest in order to instill fear.

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Published
June 1, 2016

Maine Voices: Urgent action needed to address the affordable housing crisis in Portland

A new coalition supports a temporary cap on rent increases and a six-month ban on no-cause evictions.
Published
June 1, 2016

Greg Kesich: State lost a lawyer with dignity and sense of proportion in Peter DeTroy

The attorney, who died over the weekend, kept things in perspective when emotions ran high.
Published
May 31, 2016

Commentary: I cast common-sense votes to protect all individuals, Rep. Poliquin says

The 2nd District Republican congressman explains his conflicting votes on two antidiscrimination amendments.
Published
May 31, 2016

Maine Voices: Widespread support for Katahdin region national monument evident at Orono forum

The media likes to depict division, but in reality, over 1,100 Mainers turned out to say that they back the proposal.
Published
May 31, 2016

Charles Lawton: When it comes to getting older in Maine, it’s not just people

Not only do we need younger residents, but we need younger businesses with their robust growth.