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Op-eds

Published
May 17, 2016

Charles Lawton: Maine’s economy depends on innovation, disruption

Our state's industries, even those with modest rates of growth, may be going the way of the traditional taxi.
Published
May 16, 2016

Maine Voices: Higher smoking age would result in a healthier Portland

Twenty-one is a more reasonable age to make an informed choice compared to our impulsive teen years.
Published
May 15, 2016

Maine Observer: Lessons – and humor – on a field trip

A memorable hike in the woods of Falmouth taught students from Cape Elizabeth about scat – and their teacher's playful wit.
Published
May 15, 2016

Commentary: Retirement could have crippling effect on states

Some, including Maine, at risk of a workforce brain drain focus on retaining older workers.
Published
May 15, 2016

Alan Caron: LePage vs. King would be a test for Democrats

LePage could win a race against King if Democrats put up a candidate who will siphon votes from King.

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Published
May 15, 2016

Trump’s boast: He pays as little in taxes as possible

He says that he fights to keep his tax burden low because government 'wastes' our tax dollars.
Published
May 15, 2016

Maine Voices: Frances Perkins converted to heal the world

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of March 25, 1911, became her call to action when it came to making U.S. workplaces safer.
Published
May 14, 2016

Commentary: As you grow older, embrace your own age and own your own lines

When women don't fit some ideal image, we think something must be wrong with us.
Published
May 14, 2016

The humble Farmer: You don’t have to abandon the rat race to appreciate good science

A college experiment teaches us to connect with animals, but not in a way anybody would expect.
Published
May 14, 2016

Maine Voices: Solar energy bill extinguished by lobbying based on false, misleading information

Behind closed doors and in debate, Republican Minority Leader Ken Fredette let the attack on the most significant solar energy measure Maine has ever seen.