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Columns

Published
February 11, 2015

Maine Voices: Maine Supreme Judicial Court decision on bicyclists’ right was good one

It allows them to sue if they are harmed by a negligent driver.
Published
February 11, 2015

Greg Kesich: Governor ignores the truth in warning about illegal immigration

The facts: Undocumented arrivals aren't to blame for Maine's 'uptick in hepatitis C, HIV and turberculosis.'
Published
February 10, 2015

Kathleen Parker: Anti-vaccine flap shows that centuries after Galileo, dimwits oppose scientific advances

The far left and far right would rather let their children risk illness than taint their bodies with antibodies.
Published
February 10, 2015

Maine Voices: Improved broadband infrastructure essential to Maine’s economic future

High-speed, far-reaching, high-capacity broadband networks will underpin economic growth and job creation.
Published
February 10, 2015

Commentary: There are good reasons to change the U.S. military’s pension system

But any adjustments would require paying members of the military more up front.

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Published
February 9, 2015

Maine Voices: Eastern Waterfront plan should guide development of critical parcel

Rezoning 10 acres that housed the Portland Co. fits with the goals of the vibrant, still-relevant plan.
Published
February 8, 2015

Barney Frank: Balancing the need for protection versus human rights

Editor’s note: This is the first part of a three-part essay on the government’s use of force. The subsequent parts will be published over the next two Sundays. Two of our most contentious national debates have more in common than is generally recognized. Both the angry controversy over the CIA’s interrogation methods and the bitter […]
Published
February 8, 2015

In search of a budget compromise

Ethan: The governor must have felt very lonely during his State of the State on Tuesday. Republicans simply sat on their hands, especially when he talked about his tax reform proposal. Phil: Likewise, if John Baldacci had called for broadening and raising the sales tax in order to export our burden to tourists and reduce […]
Published
February 8, 2015

Maine Observer: Aging ballerina grateful for chance to dance

An adult ballet class enables middle-aged women – and a few men – to perform for an imaginary audience of royalty.
Published
February 8, 2015

Michael Cuzzi: Gov. LePage should play it straight with Maine’s taxpayers

Voters deserve a candid, honest discussion about proposed tax policy changes and trade-offs.