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Columns

Published
October 29, 2015

Maine Voices: Maine continues to lead nation in efforts to fight abuse of food stamps

If a $5,000 asset threshold is approved, Maine would be the first Northeastern state to require applicants to undergo a means test.
Published
October 29, 2015

Alan Caron: Gov. LePage creating circular firing squads within Maine Republican Party

His apparent goal? To rid the state's Republican Party of those pesky moderate politicians.
Published
October 28, 2015

Maine Voices: If waitresses earned a decent minimum wage, our dignity might get a raise

When you are sexually harassed in a restaurant yet depend on tips, it's  harder to voice a protest.
Published
October 27, 2015

Kathleen Parker: Republicans burn themselves by trying to put Clinton on the hot seat

In Benghazi hearing, Clinton displayed the mental discipline of a Jedi, the stamina of a boxer and the patience of a basilisk.
Published
October 27, 2015

Ethan Strimling: My agenda reflects residents’ hopes for future of Portland

But I'm not just a good listener; as mayor, I'd carry out well-founded ideas for making the city a safe, clean and affordable place, with good schools and living-wage jobs.

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Published
October 27, 2015

Maine Voices: $15-an-hour minimum wage unhealthy for Maine Medical Center – and its mission

Higher personnel costs could adversely affect the hospital's ability to provide charitable care.
Published
October 26, 2015

Maine Voices: Port authority says Question 2 bad for commerce, waterfront alike

Giving a small number of people the power to block progress to protect views is a formula for paralysis.
Published
October 25, 2015

Maine Observer: Tech encounter darkens nice dinner out

When an iPad-bearing waitress confronted us for tableside payment and her tip, cutting edge just made us edgy.
Published
October 25, 2015

Maine Voices: Clean water is lifeline to livelihood

Our congressional delegation needs to back the EPA's Clean Water Rule as tourists will stay away if waterways are polluted.
Published
October 25, 2015

Maine Voices: How we address public issues more divisive than the issues themselves

Rancor and manipulation may win victories, but at what cost? Let's try respectful conversation.