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August 11, 2019

U.S. Attorney Frank: Law enforcement had key role in decline in Maine overdose deaths

Though recent coverage didn't mention it, a surge in federal prosecutions has been a deterrent to users and dealers.
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August 11, 2019

Analysis: Will Trump root out internet extremism? Experts are doubtful

The president is calling for tech companies to shut down rhetoric that could lead to violence, while accusing the same companies of censoring conservative groups.
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August 11, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Not just sticks and stones – words hurt, too

Using the language of war to describe immigration spreads unjustified fear and puts lives at risk.
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August 11, 2019

The View From Here: Gun owners have too much power

As the bodies pile up from mass shootings, it's time to ask why older, white, rural men should hold so much sway over public policy.
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August 11, 2019

Maine Observer: Cape Cottage post office is gone, but the memories aren’t

In the 1940s, everything that kids loved or needed was right in their own neighborhood.

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August 11, 2019

Jim Fossel: Political legacies are hard to claim

Some Democratic presidential candidates are distancing themselves from Barack Obama, who is still the party's most popular figure.
Published
August 10, 2019

Commentary: Democratic congressman shames his own constituents, and himself

Defenders of Joaquin Castro's tweet don't understand the line between criticism and harassment.
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August 10, 2019

Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence

Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.
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August 10, 2019

USM president: In order to grow, university must address issues of equity, justice

Disciplinary actions, hiring policies and resource allocation should reflect answers to questions about access, safety, opportunity, visibility and power.
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August 10, 2019

Another View: On release of tax returns, California is wrong and Trump is right

Refusing this basic transparency test should be a red flag for voters, but it shouldn't keep candidates off the ballot.