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Published
March 21, 2017

Kathleen Parker: Presidential budget logic: Help single moms by building the wall

If you're having trouble connecting the dots, welcome to Donald Trump's Washington.
Published
March 17, 2017

Our View: Maine delegation should unite against proposed EPA cutbacks

The president's plan would erode funding to enforce air and water protections, and harm Mainers' quality of life.
Published
March 3, 2017

Maine Voices: Lack of early-education funds shapes up as national security issue

A full 7 in 10 young Americans are not even eligible to serve their country in the armed forces.
Published
March 1, 2017

Critics at hearing say Maine bureau ‘cherry-picks’ veterans’ strong claims for benefits, rejects others

A bill seeks to address allegations that difficult disability cases are turned away, but the Bureau of Veterans Services says it's just adhering to federal criteria.
Published
March 1, 2017

Another View: Senate has golden opportunity to learn from McMaster

The pick for national security adviser should be called on to elaborate on his vision for the job.
Published
February 26, 2017

Commentary: Robots ready to take over some armed forces jobs

Automated machines are poised to take over a wide range of military jobs.
Published
January 31, 2017

Air Force relaxes policy on tattoos, body art

But the head is still an unauthorized area.
Published
January 27, 2017

Reject ‘modernization’ of nuclear arsenal that threatens life on Earth

We cannot stand by and allow Congress to pass a budget of $1 trillion for the nuclear weapons industry.
Published
January 4, 2017

TV show filmed in Maine, ‘Growing Home,’ to focus on veterans-turned-farmers

Each episode will focus on a veteran, or a veteran and their family. Their businesses include potato farms, blueberry fields, a winery and a deer farm, in towns from southern coastal Maine to Aroostook County.
Published
January 4, 2017

Another View: Government should accelerate research on PTSD talk therapy

Secondary research is urged after a study shows that the therapy can help manage the disorder.