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Columns

Published
July 27, 2015

Maine Voices: Let both local and larger growers coexist in Maine’s cannabis industry

If recreational marijuana is legalized here, it would make no sense to limit the number and size of business opportunities.
Published
July 26, 2015

Barney Frank: Political party differences aplenty

Democrats and Republicans are more sharply different today than they have been in any time since at least the New Deal.
Published
July 26, 2015

Maine Observer: Of single-mindedness and shopping

For a 'control freak,' buying groceries stirs misanthropic musings – and yes, some joy.
Published
July 26, 2015

Maine Voices: Let’s transform, not just fix, justice system

We must improve the ways in which we arrest, convict and imprison people to begin with.
Published
July 25, 2015

Commentary: Conservatives do care about people, and do better at lifting them up

The government assistance 'safety net' often crowds out opportunity and tends to discourage work.

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Published
July 25, 2015

Mike Tipping: LePage has a history of abusing his financial authority

Alleged threats to World Acadian Congress funding are no departure from the governor's previous actions.
Published
July 25, 2015

Maine Voices: Pope’s powerful message easily lost while we admire shiny cyber objects

Francis' thoughts on caring for the planet must compete in a society that focuses on consumerism.
Published
July 24, 2015

M.D. Harmon: Unbelievable as it sounds, body parts from abortions change hands

So why is Planned Parenthood getting one red cent of taxpayer money?
Published
July 24, 2015

Commentary: Our military personnel are safer on base when they are armed

It's time for the president to direct the Department of Defense to allow our servicemen and women to defend themselves on base while they serve.
Published
July 24, 2015

Maine Voices: Workers, families, businesses will all benefit from higher minimum wage

Real-world examples and studies back that up. Now Portland has taken a step that the rest of the state should follow.