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Columns

Published
October 2, 2016

Maine Observer: Black family’s house is gone, but the legacy lives on

The Barnett family taught a message of love as they lived across the street from a Portland church for over 100 years.
Published
October 2, 2016

Maine Voices: Electric customers can’t subsidize solar

Higher-income customers tend to install the power systems, leaving lower-income customers to pay for the infrastructure.
Published
October 2, 2016

Alan Caron: LePage refuses to confront his own bias

His much-vaunted binder shows he's devoting his time to fanning the fear of 'others' when Maine has real problems to deal with.
Published
October 1, 2016

The humble Farmer: Writing class gets important life tips but very few writing tips

Students might learn how to spot well-funded campaign ads or the key to a long-lasting marriage.
Published
October 1, 2016

Commentary: When Facebook identity theft happens, know who your friends are

The social media network's experts and its laissez-faire attitude are no help when an account is hacked.

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Published
October 1, 2016

First chance to vote for president comes with disenchantment

The choice is between two candidates who can't seem to grasp the lessons we were taught as kids.
Published
September 30, 2016

Ranked-choice voting: Costly, complicated, undemocratic

Voters today know the consequences of their votes. Ranked-choice voting is a shot in the dark.
Published
September 30, 2016

Charles Krauthammer: Presidential campaign sinks to somewhere between zany and insane

Donald Trump's promise that under him, crime and violence will 'come to an end' is the latest sign that we're operating in an alternate universe.
Published
September 30, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Those who rise to elective office tend to remain there

But with Trump and Clinton neck and neck in Maine, who knows whether Chellie Pingree will be able to hang on to her seat in Congress?
Published
September 29, 2016

Commentary: Return to police foot patrols would be a step in the right direction

Bridging the disconnect between officers and citizens could help ease the current tensions.