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Columns

Published
November 25, 2015

Maine Voices: Good teachers are critical for high-quality early childhood education

We want educators who are competent, committed and collaborative in jobs that usually don't pay much.
Published
November 25, 2015

Greg Kesich: As Republicans espouse intolerance, party chairman stays quiet

Rick Bennett's silence speaks volumes as leaders of his party take swipes at refugees and immigrants.
Published
November 24, 2015

Maine Voices: Calling hospice doesn’t mean giving up; it means taking charge

Hospice care helps patients live a life that is as enjoyable as possible while controlling pain and managing symptoms.
Published
November 24, 2015

Kathleen Parker: In the nightmare world of terrorism, crazy is as crazy does

Winning the war against an ideology that rejects freedom and welcomes death will require genius.
Published
November 24, 2015

Commentary: How to reach consensus on Islamic State: A community organizer’s view

President Obama should apply lessons learned from community development on an international scale.

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Published
November 23, 2015

Maine Voices: LePage’s alleged action against Eves should be in prosecutor’s hands

Under Maine's criminal law, threats intended to deprive someone of a job could add up to extortion.
Published
November 22, 2015

Barney Frank: Islamic State is the enemy, not Obama

Deciding how to deal with the mass murderers who call themselves the Islamic State is the most pressing policy question now facing the United States. Specifically, the immediate need is to design and speedily implement a plan to work with allied nations – both those of long standing and others temporarily in agreement with us […]
Published
November 22, 2015

Cynthia Dill: Deploy the weapons of democracy

Republican leaders, in Maine and nationwide, deplore radical jihadists while countenancing ideological zealots in their midst.
Published
November 22, 2015

Maine Voices: Islamic critical thinkers need support

Muslims should be free to examine their beliefs and also understand that the West won't tolerate brutal behaviors.
Published
November 22, 2015

Maine Observer: Harvesting firewood has perils and pleasures

It started with a hurricane, but turned into a tradition enhanced by chainsaw camaraderie in the woods.