Times Record Opinion
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
Dick Polman: ‘Presidents are not kings’ is a court ruling to be thankful for
Even as Trump continues to stack the courts, the Founders’ values may yet endure.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
John Micek: America First? Nope, It’s Trump First
American policy exists only to serve the interests of the Dear Leader.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Vitelli: Sharing our bounty, giving thanks
There are helpers all around us, who lead by example. This season, I want to give thanks for their generosity and all the light they share with our communities.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Gordon Weil: Impeachment inquiry recalls historic role of Mainers
Trump and Congress are in historic conflict.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Democrat or Republican, Americans are angry, frustrated and overwhelmed
An angry and overwhelmed citizenry does not seem a good recipe for a healthy democracy.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
David Treadwell: The Maine Women’s Giving Tree builds communities to serve the community
In 2019, Maine Women’s Giving Tree awarded $50,000 to 12 area non-profits.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Giving Voice: Thanksgiving in the Midcoast
Each year, MCHPP distributes Thanksgiving bags through the Food Pantry program to guests who visit our location in Brunswick. In 2018, 642 households were served through the Thanksgiving program.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2019
Guest column: The word Trump should never use
Invoking the word “lynching” to describe his current situation is offensive and tone deaf. It overlooks the historical connotation of the word.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Guest column: Rabies’ horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters
It’s possible that, along with werewolves, vampire stories also originated from rabies.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Commentary: The EPA disbanded our clean air science panel. We met anyway – and found that particle pollution regulations aren’t protecting public health
Fine particle air pollution comes from many sources, including burning fossil fuels. Today more than 20 million Americans live in areas with high levels of fine particles.