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Published
October 8, 2016

Garrison Keillor: Question no one asks about Donald Trump: Is he humanoid?

Trump has taken heavy fire for the past year, and there isn't a scratch on him. Why not?
Published
October 8, 2016

Commentary: Question 2 sabotages Maine’s economy, ultimately hurting education

The referendum question would depress growth and raise less overall tax revenue, not more.
Published
October 7, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Claims of Trump tax ‘offense’ ignore federal law’s true meaning

His use of losses to offset gains is something done every year by a million business owners.
Published
October 7, 2016

Charles Krauthammer: In normal election year, Obama’s legacy would be siphoning off support for his party

Obamacare and the president's 'smart power' approach to foreign policy have both been failures.
Published
October 6, 2016

Dana Milbank: In the long run – say, 2020 – Mike Pence might be the winner

Had Republicans chosen a mainstream conservative like Pence for the top of the ticket, there's every reason to believe he could be leading Clinton.

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Published
October 6, 2016

Commentary: Climate change renders Arctic both accessible and vulnerable

The far north's value to every nation – a topic that's the focus of a forum in Maine this week – cannot be overstated.
Published
October 5, 2016

Leonard Pitts: A child fatally shoots a child and it’s just an ordinary Wednesday

A playground shooting in South Carolina ranks lower in our hierarchy of death than acts of terrorists.
Published
October 5, 2016

Greg Kesich: Solar bill’s failure shows why referendums are passing key initiatives

When lawmakers failed to override LePage's veto, solar power proponents turned to a ballot question.
Published
October 4, 2016

Kathleen Parker: Trump’s beauty queen fiasco shows how old news becomes today’s headlines

He didn't have to take Hillary Clinton's clever bait, but instead he again showed he can't control himself.
Published
October 1, 2016

The humble Farmer: Writing class gets important life tips but very few writing tips

Students might learn how to spot well-funded campaign ads or the key to a long-lasting marriage.