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Published
July 8, 2017

The humble Farmer: Now I’ll get out the mailing for the St. George School Banquet

People want a written reminder to attend the meeting that's been held in the same place since 1939.
Published
July 7, 2017

Charles Krauthammer: We’re running out of time to stop a nuclear North Korea

We still have cards to play, but each is dangerous and highly unpredictable.
Published
July 7, 2017

Commentary: ‘Repeal now, replace later’ will kill Republicans’ health care reform

Democrats are salivating at the prospect that Republicans will be stupid enough to go through with it.
Published
July 6, 2017

Mansion tax could help put our state’s financial house back in order

Unlike a surtax on higher incomes, this might mostly fall on non-Mainers, many of whom wouldn't notice.
Published
July 6, 2017

Commentary: As written, Senate health care bill represents no reform

Fortunately, Maine's senators see what it bodes for millions of Americans.

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Published
July 6, 2017

Commentary: Congressman goes too far using Auschwitz gas chamber as a ‘stage’

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins, a Republican, is known for blunt talk and rule breaking but that doesn't work at the solemn site.
Published
July 5, 2017

Leonard Pitts: Media should reveal something’s very wrong with the Republican Party

It's time for the media to worry less about being called biased and resume our watchdog function.
Published
July 5, 2017

Maine Voices: In chasing the American Dream, ancestors said goodbye to so much

The roots of the American spirit we glorify at this time of year often rest in people's resilience in leaving.
Published
July 4, 2017

Kathleen Parker: Will Trump’s attack on Mika Brzezinski be the last straw for Republicans?

As more Americans conclude that the president's behavior is 'not normal,' many are wondering: Will this be it?
Published
July 4, 2017

Charles Lawton: Quality self-governance means removing the poisons of conflict

Democratic values of open-minded, collaborative decision-making are designed to serve a purpose bigger than any individual ego or issue.