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Labor law change opens career paths to young students in Maine
High schoolers can do paid internships in new trades now that limits on working with hazardous machinery have been eased.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
U.S. too passive, vulnerable to elections cyberthreat, Sen. King says
We should announce how we’ll retaliate now as a way to deter attacks, he says, while also discussing President Trump, immigration, improved prospects for gun control and more.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Responsible gun owners should help find solution on mass shootings
Another mass shooting, this time at a Florida high school, leaves 17 children dead. Those of us who don’t own guns are exasperated about why those of you who do own guns aren’t demanding action. I am talking to those of you who claim that you are responsible gun owners. Why aren’t you speaking up? […]
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Letter to the editor: Forget Washington politicians, tighten guns laws at local and state level
As a nation, we are guaranteed certain things: the right to an education; the right to local control of government; and government of the people, by the people and for the people. With the shootings happening in greater frequency, it wouldn’t surprise me if more parents turn to home school or private schooling as the […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To deter shootings, arm and train teachers, toughen background checks
In view of the series of school shootings, there needs to be a deterrent established that either: 1) convinces the shooter not to embark on this journey, or 2) the shooter is met with immediate resistance. The answer is to have faculty members in the school who are trained and have immediate access to weapons […]
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Letter to the editor: Prevent mass shootings and save kids’ lives, or maintain access to AR-15s? Pick one
A rational discussion on how to reduce such killings should include both better screening and mental health services and a ban on assault rifles and their magazines.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Giving to poor panhandler – no-brainer, but giving to rich corporation – no chance
A number of years ago, I resolved the issue that many of us wrestle with when faced with a destitute person on the street asking for money. Do we try to size this person up, presume to know what they’ll buy with the money – Big Mac? Crack? Thunderbird? – and then fish out pocket […]