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Published
February 10, 2017

Labor secretary pick Andrew Puzder doesn’t support working families

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King should vote against his confirmation to this Cabinet position.
Published
February 9, 2017

Commentary: Portland schools’ $61 million plan leaves key questions unanswered

Greater expenditures do not ensure better learning achievement and need to be used judiciously.
Published
February 9, 2017

Commentary: Bond for 4 elementary schools merits Portland voters’ approval

For economic and humanitarian reasons, upgrading Longfellow, Lyseth, Presumpscot and Reiche is the right thing to do.
Published
February 8, 2017

Leonard Pitts: Words from the past offer uncanny truths about current-day race relations

A film based on the notes of James Baldwin should reawaken the notion that everything is not OK now.
Published
February 8, 2017

Maine Voices: Portland High rally carried message of unity, not political division

The event was intended to show students' belief that everyone should feel safe and secure in their schools.

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Published
February 8, 2017

Greg Kesich: Do big crowds of demonstrators matter? For many reasons, yes

When action plans are made afterward, it's the energy of the masses that gives authority to the next steps.
Published
February 7, 2017

Maine Voices: EPA nominee Scott Pruitt does not reflect Maine values on the environment

Sen. Susan Collins should join Sen. Angus King in pledging to reject Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
Published
February 7, 2017

Kathleen Parker: Opponents are distorting record and views of Supreme Court nominee

Neil Gorsuch won't change the balance on the court, but the next justice will, and that's where Democrats should focus their energies.
Published
February 5, 2017

Maine Observer: A small, sickly porcupine takes up residence in Wells

The new resident shakes up the neighborhood.
Published
February 5, 2017

Americans should set example for new leader

Donald Trump's presidency will be defined less by his behavior than by that of his 324 million constituents.