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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Commentary: The first year of war in Ukraine has defied predictions
Whether because of his isolation, his stubbornness or his delusions of grandeur, Vladimir Putin has placed the country he loves so much into an extremely difficult position.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Commentary: Efforts to protect Maine children from lead poisoning are working
The work of a host of individuals and groups has succeeded in cutting rates of lead poisoning by half in a 10-year period. Let’s move the needle further.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Commentary: Outcry over King email to Twitter predictably overblown
The sending of the email isn't as serious as those presenting it or promoting it would have us believe.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Jim Fossel: We need more than one type of federal budget cut
It’s a fantasy to presume that we can slash federal spending without touching Social Security or Medicare. But we can – and should – make defense spending more efficient.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Commentary: Malcolm X was way ahead of his time
Before his assassination, 58 years ago this week, he journeyed from street hustler and prisoner to international voice for the oppressed. Who knows what he could have become?
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Commentary: Make sure that young people in your Maine community know they matter
Notice them, show interest in their lives, listen to what they say and prioritize what they have to contribute. Let’s all push back against a youth mental health crisis.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
The humble Farmer: Holy mackerel, now I know how to boil the fish
That was the peak of my week. The low point? Well, you’ll have to ask my spouse.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Commentary: Put parents back where they belong – the center of their children’s education
Some are trying to shift the space occupied by Maine mothers and fathers, but a great deal of work is being done to reverse this trend.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
From the Business Desk: Reckoning is needed for pandemic relief
Government has tried to lessen the financial toll of the pandemic, with generally positive results. But we still need to scrutinize how it's done.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Commentary: Stop panicking about boomerang kids
Adult children who move back home shouldn’t be slammed as ‘moochers.’ Most returns to the nest are temporary.
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