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Published
October 27, 2016

Commentary: Ranked-choice voting the best fit for Maine, Pingree says

Cost-effective, constitutional and easy to use, the system would deliver the best results for voters and for candidates.
Published
October 26, 2016

Greg Kesich: Political yard signs may be stupid, but freedom of speech is not

A Falmouth woman should take no pride in denying someone else their right to speak by removing Trump campaign signs.
Published
October 23, 2016

Maine Observer: Catch a falling leaf, just for fun

Encouraging smiles and silliness – not in that order – is the point of this seasonal club at a rural Maine school.
Published
October 22, 2016

Port City Post: Talent for tap dancing can lead to overconfidence, bigly

Being great at one thing doesn't mean you excel at everything, especially leading the nation.
Published
October 22, 2016

Garrison Keillor: Worry about Trump’s new role dampens glee over election finally ending

The rancor will die down and life will go on, but the billionaire could face a difficult adjustment.

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Published
October 20, 2016

Dana Milbank: With talk of fraud, Trump trying to create post-election chaos

In a state of denial and fury, many of his faithful are ready to declare the voting results illegitimate.
Published
October 20, 2016

Commentary: Falsehoods, vitriol may win elections, but they throw democracy for a loss

The Maine Council of Churches reminds voters that effectiveness is never a litmus test for morality.
Published
October 18, 2016

Kathleen Parker: The greatest fear of all is what happens after the election

Americans are worried about what comes next, and they have good reason to feel that way.
Published
October 18, 2016

Maine Voices: It’s time to question whether referendums are a good way to tackle problems

Referendums have become a device for single-interest groups to fast-track their legislative agendas.
Published
October 17, 2016

Maine Voices: Effort to legalize marijuana is full of smoke and mirrors, Cumberland DA says

It creates a profit-driven industry to market pot at a time when substance abuse runs rampant.