The tragic result of years of refusal by state legislators to implement measures to prevent gun violence is clear.
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Opinion: Public sector and government employees getting the short end of the Social Security stick
That group could lose up to two-thirds of their retirement earnings under the current system, but help may be on the way from Washington.
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Opinion: TV medical dramas could use a reality check
It’s high time these programs showed more realistic medical recoveries that reflect real life experiences.
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The Maine Millennial: MSG spectacle stirs up a complex family history
Two of my ancestors would have been on different sides of Trump’s rally in New York City.
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Opinion: Maine delegation should take a page from the history books on climate action
The rich history of past bipartisan cooperation on climate change should be used as inspiration to protect and build on President Biden’s recent successes.
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Jim Fossel: This election could get very messy very quickly
It’s happened before, most notably in Florida in 2000 between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
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Opinion: Are political polls all they’re cracked up to be?
Two commentators duke it out.
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Opinion: Did Mark Twain anticipate Donald Trump?
“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.”
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Opinion: Public investment in research and development will pay off for Maine
A ‘yes’ vote on Question 2 will approve a $25 million bond that ensures Maine attracts innovation and talent.
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Opinion: American military’s reputation at risk if Trump wins
There are few, if any, ways for our nation to recover from crossing the line of using the military against the American people.