Re: “Letter from the Publisher: On screen and on the street, newspapers act as force for public good”: Lisa DeSisto’s Jan. 1 editorial issued a promise to its readers. She says at MaineToday Media, “we hold powerful people accountable for their actions.” Actually, voters can, and should, hold powerful people accountable, if they’re provided the […]
2016
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Our View: Dropout rate shows limits of Maine’s online charter schools
Specialized programs can make sense for some students, but can’t replace traditional schools.
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Maine Voices: From one parent to others: Drug addiction also threatens your family
Thousands of people statewide would benefit if treatment, recovery and law enforcement resources were expanded.
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Commentary: Rooftop solar, net metering the right choices for Maine consumers
Let’s put our conservative principles to work to expand energy options and the free market.
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Dana Milbank: Republican presidential candidates’ rhetoric may be driving Oregon extremists
Perhaps Ammon Bundy and his ilk think the political atmosphere now condones anti-government activity.
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NHL roundup: Nashville acquires Johansen
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Ryan Johansen on Wednesday, giving up a young piece of their defense in search of some more offense. “Ryan is a big, young center that can score, set up goals, win faceoffs,” GM David Poile said. “He’s a […]
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Sports Digest
HIGH SCHOOLS Pa. coach placed on leave after head-butting incident A Pennsylvania high school basketball coach who apparently head-butted a referee during a game has been put on leave. Videos posted online show Neshaminy High School boys’ coach Jerry Devine confronting a referee Tuesday night after he disagreed with a foul call. The team was […]
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Chiefs looking to end a long playoff drought
Kansas City’s last playoff win came in 1993 in Houston, the site of Saturday’s playoff game.
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Experience an advantage for Packers in playoffs
Green Bay is makings its franchise-record seventh straight postseason appearance
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NFL notebook: Payton still a Saint; Smith out in Tampa
METAIRIE, La. — Saints Coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday he’s remaining with New Orleans, ending speculation that he could be on the move after consecutive 7-9 seasons. Payton has been with the Saints for a decade and coming off his first consecutive losing seasons. “I don’t envision myself ever coaching for any other clubs,” […]