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Published
October 22, 2017

Jim Fossel: Governor’s race will be wide open

With Susan Collins clearing the way, large fields on both sides will have a shot.
Published
October 22, 2017

Cynthia Dill: Sexual harassment is about power, which women still lack

The power to work free of such constraints is integral to freedom.
Published
October 21, 2017

The Maine Millennial: Dating in the Tinder age – both romantic and convenient

Who's got time to trawl for strangers in bars when there's an app that does the hard work for you?
Published
October 21, 2017

For young people to be career- and college-ready, school attendance matters

Reducing absenteeism can be a hidden key to improving student achievement and success.
Published
October 21, 2017

Special committee co-chair: Adult-use marijuana bill carefully crafted to make new industry, Maine communities safer

Failure to support the proposal will allow flawed aspects of the original referendum to take effect, says Falmouth Rep. Teresa Pierce.

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Published
October 20, 2017

Maine does not need a natural gas pipeline from Quebec

Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.
Published
October 20, 2017

Commentary: A simple constitutional proposal could avoid ‘spoiler’ outcomes in Maine elections

This version of ranked-choice voting satisfies all the constitutional questions that have been raised.
Published
October 19, 2017

The issues are complicated, but a yes vote on Question 2 will help Maine

The reality is, Maine cannot afford not to take the opportunity to improve its health care system.
Published
October 19, 2017

Dana Milbank: The White House’s ‘soft opening’ isn’t better after 9 months

While Sen. Corker's metaphor of "adult day care" is appealing, it supposes adults in charge.
Published
October 18, 2017

Leonard Pitts: Throw the book at folks who would pull ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from classroom

Maybe then they'll read Harper Lee's classic, even if it makes them uncomfortable.