opinion

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December 28, 2022

Commentary: Musk, Trump and the demeaning of America

Why have the CEO of Twitter and the former president both achieved such prominence at this particular point in history?
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December 28, 2022

Maine Voices: What’s your 2022 word of the year?

If you’re not happy with where you’re landing, then maybe it’s not too soon to start thinking about the word of 2023.
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December 28, 2022

Commentary: Lobster deal demonstrates power of bipartisanship

Just as lobsters go through the disruptive, vulnerable shedding process as they grow, the industry itself must now prepare for an uncomfortable period of upheaval.
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December 28, 2022

Commentary: Electoral Count Reform Act takes a 19th-century law into the 21st century

It took the violent breach of the Capitol to shine a spotlight on the pressing need for reform.
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December 27, 2022

Jase Graves: ‘Let’s take a trip for the holidays,’ they said

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December 27, 2022

Michael Reagan: Ukraine is America’s latest stalemate war
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December 27, 2022

The Conversation: 3 reasons local climate activism is more powerful than people realize
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December 27, 2022

Another View: Jan. 6 committee report was clear – Trump must be held accountable

Thanks to the House panel’s investigation, we now have all the detail we need.
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December 27, 2022

Maine Voices: Rejoicing at the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act

Decades of work for LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice culminated in an unexpected invitation to the White House.
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December 27, 2022

Commentary: Reflecting on reflections – and how wildlife interact with Portland’s skyline

We thought when looking at the four PMA expansion finalists, ‘That sure is a lot of glass,’ the cause of many bird injuries or deaths.