There is no shame in cleaning for a living. But there is shame in knowing before we see the photos what the cleaning crew will look like and feeling OK with keeping it that way.
Op-eds
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Commentary: Rediscovering America – a quiz on presidential inaugurations
On Inauguration Day, test your knowledge of U.S. inaugural traditions, history and processes.
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Maine Voices: Survival and sanity in post-truth, hypervigilant America
Rather than worry, ask yourself why you believe some assertions and dismiss others – on COVID, the election or any other topic.
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Commentary: Biden’s COVID relief plan isn’t overkill
The $1.9 trillion proposal could also help the U.S. recover from the Great Recession.
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Maine Voices: King’s letter from the Birmingham Jail a master class in civil dialogue
King drew on what he shared with his critics to challenge their view about his tactics.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: When no news is good news
The State House on Sunday saw police, press and … peace.
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Maine Observer: COVID birthday offers cold comfort
Turning 80 is a memorable occasion, especially when the occasion comes in the middle of a pandemic.
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Jim Fossel: Impeachment will get in Biden’s way
FBI and federal prosecutors should be allowed to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol without political interference.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Fringe theories go mainstream in GOP
Maine Republican Party leaders have been spreading the disinformation that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Insight: Daniel Webster left his mark on Maine
The great orator of his day argued cases in Maine, delivered speeches here and even had a hand in drawing the state map.