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Published
June 3, 2017

Gina Barreca: Being a good loser makes life’s triumphs particularly sweeter

Losing and I have a long-established, intimate and even cozy relationship.
Published
June 2, 2017

Les Otten: We don’t need Washington to figure out the future of our planet

We have the ultimate power in our capitalistic democracy – we decide how to spend our money.
Published
June 2, 2017

Portland’s new comprehensive plan presents shared vision for city’s future

The comprehensive plan should be used to change, grow and develop Portland in the coming years.
Published
June 1, 2017

Maine Voices: Program gives children the social and emotional skills needed to learn

Parents and others should support legislation that calls for exploring whether early childhood consultation could help the entire state.
Published
June 1, 2017

Commentary: Kushner retains influence despite stunning missteps, poor instincts

He is now a focus of an FBI probe for allegedly suggesting the setup of a secret communications channel with Russia.

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Published
June 1, 2017

Maine House Republican leader: Education spending must be efficient, effective

The fragmented system should be reshaped so Maine can afford to fund it at the appropriate level.
Published
June 1, 2017

Charles Krauthammer: President Trump hands Putin a victory with his speech to NATO

What Trump left out of his speech means that the American deterrent in Europe is weakened.
Published
May 31, 2017

Leonard Pitts: When eighth-graders snub a ‘thoughtful’ conservative, time to think about why

Republicans will now have a hard time explaining how they're different from their party's extremist factions.
Published
May 31, 2017

Maine Voices: Why do so many Republicans spurn Clean Election financing?

Of 67 state lawmakers who financed their campaigns privately, 48 (71 percent) are Republicans.
Published
May 31, 2017

Greg Kesich: Our reactions to finding or losing a $20 bill reveal a great deal about us

As advertisers and political consultants know, we cling to the status quo and hate to lose.