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Published
June 16, 2019

Insight: Should people in their 70s run for president? Doctor says: ‘Why not?’

Fewer people are retiring in their mid-60s these days, and those who do can suffer from economic and health setbacks that come from not working.
Published
June 16, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Breaking news at the Macaroni Grill

A Father's Day dinner turns out to be the occasion of a big revelation.
Published
June 16, 2019

Our View: Welcome home, asylum seekers

The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
Published
June 16, 2019

Jim Fossel: Republicans should stop fighting referendum process

Now that they are out of power, they would be wise to use the tools available to political minorities.
Published
June 15, 2019

Another View: Democratic presidential candidates go big on spending

The chorus in favor of a host of costly projects went unchallenged at a key Iowa event Sunday.

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Published
June 15, 2019

Councilor Costa: Both of Portland’s proposed shelter sites are unworkable

We shouldn't start all over again – we should devote more time to site selection and neighborhood outreach.
Published
June 15, 2019

Maine Voices: Known for speaking out early and often, boomers can’t afford to be quiet now

Let's join forces and explore what should be done to fight age discrimination and how to go about doing it.
Published
June 15, 2019

Gina Barecca: A letter to my dad for Father’s Day

You were a tough father, I was a tough daughter, and we both did the best we could.
Published
June 15, 2019

Commentary: Let’s encourage Maine workers to become co-owners

L.D. 1520 is an opportunity to further grow employee ownership, which allows workers to fully benefit from the application of their skills and the outcomes of their efforts.
Published
June 14, 2019

Saco Rep. O’Neil: We need a bold plan to combat the opioid epidemic

A small excise tax paid by manufacturers of opioids would help pay for addiction treatment and prevention.