Opinion
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Politics & Other Mistakes: The beer that wasn’t and other useless information
It’s too hot. There’s no way I’m working hard this week. (Technically speaking, there’s no way I work hard any week, but when the temperature...
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Mainewhile: The formula for social action remains the same
I was 5 years old the day my mother walked into the kitchen and asked me, “Are you enjoying that glass of Quik?” I was....
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Letter: Falmouth shouldn't rush Route 1 zoning decision
The Falmouth Town Council is considering a zoning change for a section of Route 1. We are concerned that this proposal is too fast, too...
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Letter: Re-elect Millett in Senate District 29
Thoughtfulness, dedication, intelligence, work ethic – these are important traits for elected officials to possess, yet they seem lacking in legislative bodies today. Changing the current...
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Letter: Low unemployment a problem? Raise wages
I was disappointed at Matt Junker’s article about the problems with a low jobless rate (“Help wanted: Maine’s low jobless rate a ‘double-edged sword’”). While...
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Letter: Change expectations, then fight for change
Marching at the Families Belong Together Rally in Lewiston June 30 and listening to speakers gave me energy, fulfillment, and a feeling that we were...
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Letter: Portland waterfront debate was all about size
For more than a year, many West End residents worked hard to remind city and state officials that the western waterfront could be developed without...
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The Universal Notebook: Remembering Gordon Glover, a true patriot
The extraordinary life of Gordon Glover, who passed away at the great age of 93 on April 11, was celebrated June 23 at the South...
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Life Unwound: Practice makes progress
I am really good at starting, mainly things I hope to do better. Knit. Write books. Read French. But soon something happens, something like, “Naah,...
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Politics & Other Mistakes: When reform goes wrong
Shawn Moody and Janet Mills notwithstanding, it appears Maine doesn’t have enough bad election outcomes. To get more, we’re being told, we need to expand...
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Letter: Falmouth Center project should go to voters
I hope the Falmouth Town Council was set back on its heels by the largely negative response to the proposed Falmouth Center development on Route...
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Letter: Maine's game plan is for profit, not conservation
Maine’s 15-year Game Management Plan for the four big game species – black bear, deer, moose, and turkeys – was released at the beginning of...
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Cheverus still 'all in' on Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday, June 19, nearly 600 Catholic institutions in the United States declared they are “still in” on the Paris Climate Agreement. This remarkable announcement...
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The Universal Notebook: Save the children
The Trump-Sessions zero-tolerance policy on immigration appealed to his base, but it appalled the majority of Americans. Having created a humanitarian crisis all by himself,...
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Mainewhile: Perfect summer days come down to luck of the draw
This past week my youngest son and I were in the car, headed back from an errand. We meant to come home one way, but...
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Pre-Carey-ous
It’d be easy to explain Seth Carey’s victory in the June 12 Republican primary for district attorney in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties by attributing...
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House candidate wants to hear from you
I am honored to be chosen as the Democratic nominee in Maine House District 32. I absolutely could not have done it without the support...
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The Universal Notebook: My cousin Andrea
On May 16 I was scrolling through my Facebook feeds when I came across one that stopped me dead. “RIP Andrea Parker.” My cousin Andrea...
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Rankled and wrecked
No need for you to endure the endless wait for the results of ranked-choice voting, which should be available before the tourists leave on Labor...
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Life Unwound: Listening is the answer
My friend calls, spills out troubles. And then: “I’m a mess.” I say, “Ohhh. Ouch.” I want to Band-Aid the boo-boo, apply a soothing salve....
