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Columns

Published
May 31, 2015

Maine Observer: Rough and tumble politics in 1855

Portland's Rum Riot featured a brazen mayor and a belligerent band of unruly citizens.
Published
May 31, 2015

Letter from the publisher: New era set to begin for Press Herald, sister papers

Reade Brower on Monday takes the reins of a company that returned to solid ground under previous owner Donald Sussman.
Published
May 30, 2015

Mike Tipping: Unlike Gov. LePage, Maine voters support a fair income tax

Mainers still care about their schools, their communities and the health of their neighbors.
Published
May 30, 2015

Jonah Goldberg: Does the media hold anyone to a lower ethical standard than the Clintons?

Only in the Clintons' universe could the lack of a smoking gun be touted as proof of innocence.
Published
May 30, 2015

Maine Voices: Urge Maine’s senators to stand up to polluters, fight for clean water

Polluters and their allies in Congress aim to block or repeal protections for this precious resource.

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Published
May 29, 2015

M.D. Harmon: Assisted suicide, euthanasia betray any standards of decency

There's no inalienable, God-given right to kill yourself.
Published
May 29, 2015

Maine Voices: Maine could be New England’s economic, environmental crown jewel

We could save money by harvesting clean, renewable energy instead of using polluting sources from away.
Published
May 29, 2015

Krauthammer: Long arm of the health care police takes heavy toll on doctors

The electronic health records mandate produces nothing more than billing and legal documents – and degraded medicine.
Published
May 28, 2015

Alan Caron: Here’s a simple solution to frustrating holdup of land conservation funds

Take the wood MDOT is cutting along Interstate 295 and give it to people who need firewood.
Published
May 28, 2015

Maine Voices: Bill to let DHHS write abortion rules would limit access, endanger women

If Maine legislators want to improve women's health, give them tools to avoid an unintended pregnancy.