John Balentine

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  September 2, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Maine GOP finding its mojo again

  Republicans in the Legislature are watching spending and enforcing fiscal responsibility.

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  August 26, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Labor at root of life, liberty, happiness

  Giving people money, rather than making them earn it, is false compassion.

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  August 19, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Asylum-seekers, feds owe Mainers a big thanks

  There's plenty of blame to go around for what immigrants face when they try to enter the U.S.

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  August 12, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Stop talking about race

  Democrats use race as a political weapon, quick to demonize Trump, willing to ignore Biden.

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  August 5, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Looking forward to Maine’s bicentennial

  The year-long celebration promises to be memorable and informative.

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  July 29, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Boos and Bravos

  Thumbs up to quilters and summer camp; thumbs down to Gov. Mills and Sen. Warren.

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  July 22, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: People’s veto efforts need your signature

  As Jefferson said, "a little rebellion now and then is a good thing."

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  July 15, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: We’re lucky Apollo happened when it did

  Would today's news environment have allowed NASA to succeed?

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  July 8, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: RV models among Maine’s stranger things

  Summer driving means sharing the turnpike with Chateaus and Cougars.

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  July 1, 2019
  

  Here’s Something: Smile, you’re an American

  Democratic Party presidential candidates have one thing in common: pessimism.