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PublishedSeptember 24, 2015
Maine Voices: Ticks would be primary beneficiary of a ban on synthetic pesticides
An integrated anti-pest strategy is necessary in a state with the nation's third-highest Lyme rate.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2015
Leonard Pitts: Shades of George Wallace – bigoted talk returns to political campaigns
Race-baiting and religious intolerance used to doom candidates, but with views on Muslims, it's different.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2015
Maine Voices: Access to birth control, abortion key to recovery for women struggling with addiction
MaineCare is expanded for birth control, but needy addicts who seek to end a pregnancy still face barriers.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2015
Greg Kesich: ‘Ungovernor’ LePage wields power against Maine government
His refusal to sign bills, fill appointments and issue bonds creates division and dysfunction that will last long beyond his term in office.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2015
Kathleen Parker: ‘Why do you want to be president?’ a question worth asking each candidate
Often, the best leader is the reluctant one, who – like George Washington – wishes he weren't the people's choice.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2015
Maine Voices: Sept. 11 ceremony in Freeport promoted aggressive foreign policy
I was arrested for reacting to what I considered was the exploitation of 9/11 victims, such as my father.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2015
Commentary: To improve Maine’s economy, drop political talking points, deal with reality
If the cost of doing business in the state is reduced to a competitive level, a surge in new jobs is likely to follow.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2015
Maine Voices: Unified Parking Partners relies on boot rather than towing
The private business doesn't have the authority to issue enforceable parking tickets for violations.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2015
Barney Frank: In attacking Dodd-Frank, Jon Stewart contradicts himself – and good sense
I have no evidence that Jon Stewart’s silly denigration of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that I helped pass in 2010 was motivated by the fact that I have been a frequent critic of the substance of his work (as distinct from his humor, which I admire.) But it so clearly […]
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2015
Maine Observer: Golden arches nourish golden years
For some senior citizens, the simple joy of Millinocket's McDonald's goes beyond fast food and Happy Meals.
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