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PublishedMarch 6, 2025
Douglas Rooks: A Maine federal judge turns to judicial activism
In blocking the three-day waiting period for firearm sales, U.S. District Judge Lance Walker has taken a new tack.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2025
Jim Fossel: Mills-Trump clash carries high stakes for Maine
A minor skirmish for the president has the potential to become calamitous for the governor — and our state.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2025
Douglas Rooks: Are we on course for a race between Mills and Collins?
The governor has us all thinking about her political future.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2025
Douglas Rooks: Trump puts rule of law to the test
These are difficult months for those who work for the federal government and depend on its programs.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2025
Douglas Rooks: More money is not the answer for Maine’s indigent defense cases
Rather than playing the blame game, the state's criminal defense lawyers' association needs to start actively recruiting more help.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2025
Douglas Rooks: Why America often comes up short on presidential greatness
Donald Trump is a prime example of a good candidate but terrible leader.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2025
Opinion: Vision Zero can protect Maine’s pedestrians
Recent fatalities – including two in Portland crosswalks – clearly communicate the need for this strategy.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Opinion: Bath Iron Works’ destroyers prove their mettle in Red Sea crisis
In protecting the free flow of commerce, these ships stand tall as symbols of American resolve and Maine ingenuity.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles
That most important relationship – between a Mainer and their mechanic – could be put in peril.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
Commentary: Question 3 aims to fix what’s wrong with CMP, Versant
Their rates are too high and their reliability is too low. And they’ve had plenty of time to fix both and haven’t.