Violence only sows the seeds for more violence. Another approach to peace is needed.
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Our View: ‘Competitive’ power supply for households is anything but
William Harwood, Maine’s public advocate, said it in a report released last year and said it again last Thursday: The state’s competitive electric provider program, in place since 2000, is terrible for consumers, terrible for climate goals and needs to go. How terrible? Last week’s report put a staggering number on it. Electricity customers paid […]
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Opinion: Biden’s memory is failing. So is Trump’s. Whose flaws are more dangerous?
Questions about mental fitness for office are probably beside the point.
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Opinion: We must keep older Mainers from falling through the cracks
A bill that would provide funding for Maine’s agencies on aging to establish an effective case management system deserves our support.
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Opinion: Underfunding state government impairs Maine’s climate response
Who’d work in state government? I would, if the pay was better and the work better supported.
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Opinion: Portland should be pulling together to support its homeless population
Remove barriers to recovery before removing encampments.
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Opinion: Turns out you’re never too old to dance
Key to sticking with a workout routine is finding the right workout routine. What about leaving it all on the dance floor?
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Opinion: More must be done to improve Maine’s yellow flag law
We cannot hope to save lives with more half measures.
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Opinion: Before feds surveil Americans for Gaza protests, rein in warrantless spying
Until important reforms are implemented, public trust is at stake.
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Opinion: Saco school lockdown strikes a terrifying note
I don’t need to tell any parent reading this the images last Friday afternoon conjured.