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Published
February 1, 2017

Leonard Pitts: Let’s hope Women’s March, protests of travel ban signal a movement against Trump

It is time for a mass outcry in response to the shabby, chaos-inspiring actions of the Trump administration.
Published
February 1, 2017

Maine Voices: Muslim refugee ban keeps elderly Iranian grandmother in limbo

After nearly three years of vetting, she is issued a visa – then President Trump signs an executive order.
Published
February 1, 2017

Greg Kesich: Reign of Gov. LePage offers preview, and lessons, for life under Trump

Their approaches are quite similar, and despite fierce opposition, no one has been able to derail them.
Published
January 31, 2017

Maine Voices: Here is why Donald Trump will be a 2-term president

It's time for 'Never Trump' voters to start taking him seriously, because his core base is going nowhere.
Published
January 30, 2017

Maine Voices: Security concerns necessitate video-only visits at county jails

Limiting personal contact is one way to keep drugs from being secreted to inmates already addicted.

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Published
January 29, 2017

Maine Observer: For lifelong Portland resident, fond memories of high school teachers

Each of the seven educators who became my patients was memorable in special ways. Two stand out.
Published
January 28, 2017

Garrison Keillor: Help us, Republican Party, you’re our only hope

It is up to Republicans to save the country from this man they elected. American self-respect is at stake.
Published
January 28, 2017

Father getting laid off motivates daughter to be successful

My dad is a lot happier today with his new job, and I have become a lot more independent.
Published
January 28, 2017

Commentary: Persistent myth suggests pro-life community is only pro-birth

There is no community in the U.S. as committed to the cause of women, mothers and families.
Published
January 27, 2017

Charles Krauthammer: Trump’s inaugural address abdicates America’s role as global leader

A free world marked by open trade and mutual defense was the vision shared by every president since Truman. Until now.