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PublishedOctober 5, 2015
Maine Voices: Transition plan necessary to reduce recidivism rates among ex-cons
The get-tough-on-crime ideology may be politically popular, but in the real world it has not worked.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2015
Barney Frank: Questions without answers
I miss being able to ask various political figures questions that they find inconvenient. I rarely had the power to compel them to answer – I was never much of a fan of issuing subpoenas. But unsuccessful attempts by my political opponents to answer questions they wished I hadn’t asked were at least widely publicized. […]
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PublishedOctober 4, 2015
Maine Voices: Time for mental health awareness
As an 'awareness week' approaches, a writer describes her journey and how others can find the help that rescues lives.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2015
Maine Observer: Summer was stubborn, in a good way
September granted Maine a spate of warm weather, holding on late enough to obscure the arrival of autumn.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2015
Jon Hinck: Portland’s minimum wage will give all workers a boost
The new law honors the hardworking service workers in our city while making sure that all participants can prosper.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2015
Mike Tipping: Rep. Bruce Poliquin is proud to be Wall Street’s champion
The financial interests paying his way are getting their money's worth. Just click over to YouTube.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2015
Commentary: Pope Francis’ kindness, respect should inspire policymakers in Maine
A lawmaker is reminded of his mother's lessons about dignity and responsibility.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Charles Krauthammer: Putin uses fight against Islamic State as a pretense to intervene in Syria
While the Russian ruse to keep Assad in power was transparent from the start, President Obama fell for it.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
M.D. Harmon: Turns out, pope shares belief that Kentucky clerk is Christian hero
Meanwhile, a long-awaited revolt is underway in D.C., with a vote on a new House speaker Oct. 8.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Maine Voices: Question 2 would protect irreplaceable public views for Portland residents
It simply would make the scenic impact part of city zoning decisions and still would allow redevelopment of the Portland Co. site.
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