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Columns

Published
March 15, 2016

Commentary: Gov. LePage tackles opioid over-prescribing with strong legislation

The bill will require prescribers to view the Prescription Monitoring Program database before prescribing opioids.
Published
March 15, 2016

Charles Lawton: Full employment loses its meaning when 16,000 Maine jobs vanish

A puzzling decline in work force participation among those ages 16 to 44 is one factor, along with an aging population.
Published
March 15, 2016

Maine Voices: State must end shameful food stamp policies that worsen hunger problem

Besides doing what's right, the program helps people move out of poverty and is good for Maine's economy.
Published
March 14, 2016

Maine Voices: Poland Spring has history, future in responsible water usage

The company has a positive presence in Fryeburg as it looks toward sustainable growth.
Published
March 13, 2016

Alan Caron: LePage’s old ideas on energy are holding Maine back

His approach to solar power has taken us from being a leading state to last place in New England.

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Published
March 13, 2016

Maine Observer: Forest Gardens brings back memories

The sports bar of the early 1960s will always live on in the minds of many older Portlanders.
Published
March 13, 2016

Cynthia Dill: Hillary Clinton forced to fight perceived dishonesty

But not a single Republican candidate or Bernie Sanders has been asked about his honesty or trustworthiness in debates.
Published
March 12, 2016

Maine Voices: Questions remain about Dennis Dechaine prosecution

The Trial & Error organization still is committed to overturning his murder conviction.
Published
March 12, 2016

The humble Farmer: Lemme Show Ya Boys inflict their ineptitude on others

Some people unable to assess their incompetence consider themselves more competent than anyone else.
Published
March 12, 2016

Port City Post: Charms of caucusing outweigh hours of waiting

It's easier to stay home, but the call of democracy is worth it – and the engagement with other citizens is all free.