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Columns

Published
November 18, 2015

Maine Voices: Don’t confuse people who have persistent pain with prescription drug abusers

Prejudice and stigma are running rampant but patients are struggling with undertreated pain.
Published
November 18, 2015

Leonard Pitts: Paris stands as a beacon of enlightenment that shows the monstrosity of ISIS

Light reveals bankrupt ideologies, which explains why terrorists despise the City of Light.
Published
November 18, 2015

Greg Kesich: New housing, attitude adjustment would make Portland a welcoming city

It's not the out-of-towners who are driving up rents here, it's the shortage of places to live.
Published
November 17, 2015

Maine Voices: Politics should not stall Efficiency Maine’s mission to lower heating bills

A new plan that does more to slash winter heating costs needs an OK by Efficiency Maine's board – quickly.
Published
November 17, 2015

Kathleen Parker: True Donald Trump rears his ugly head in Iowa

He can't stand anyone and wonders why he's wasting time with all these clueless clucks.

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Published
November 17, 2015

Commentary: Investing in early education is critical for Maine’s workforce

Early childhood education gives kids their best chance at success and also makes good business sense.
Published
November 16, 2015

Maine Voices: Evidence, research support a later school start time for teenagers

Studies show a 'sleep phase delay' means teens need a later bedtime – and a later wake-up, as well.
Published
November 15, 2015

Barney Frank: Be realistic about what we can’t do in Afghanistan

Critics of the decision to withdraw troops should state how long they think we should stay to ensure our side remains in power.
Published
November 15, 2015

Maine Voices: Success of Lewiston High’s soccer team a victory for Maine

Adults in the city's immigrant community created free soccer programs that helped make a state championship possible.
Published
November 15, 2015

Maine Observer: ‘Peanuts’ was a lifeline of insight

The characters of this venerable comic strip helped a youngster understand, and cope with, the complexity of adolescence.