People having great power who lose sight of the distinction between self-esteem and hubris can cause incalculable harm.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: CrankGameplays’ newest (and oldest) fan
Thanks to her 19-year-old daughter, a 54-year-old mom takes in Ethan Nestor’s hometown show and comes away an enthusiast.
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Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Democratic chair: Republican smears can’t change the reality – Paul LePage failed Maine
The facts show that Janet Mills has cleaned up the mess left by the former governor, Drew Gattine writes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Insurance payment delays highlight deepening crisis for Maine EMS providers
It seems inconceivable that a call to 911 may go unanswered, but such a nightmare scenario is closer on a daily basis than the public may realize.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: List of foods banned during pregnancy shows lack of risk-assessment skills
The risk of harming your fetus by eating a wedge of brie: so small it’s not available on the internet.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: U.S. is playing politics with migrant lives
The administration should clearly refine and defend its plans to restore access to asylum and vigorously oppose any legislative efforts to maintain the expulsions.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For-profit utilities still hold the keys to our climate transition
Despite modest steps, CMP and Versant will still make progress difficult and costly.
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Commentary: Manchin’s energy plan is just what Biden needs
The president can show his commitment to low gas prices by supporting the senator’s efforts to reach a compromise.
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Maine Voices: Kids deserve a government that takes action to protect their health
The testing of Maine’s schools for lead in the water started last fall, wraps up May 31 and identifies a threat for proper remediation.
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Commentary: How to support caregiving children of wounded veterans
Feeling recognized would assure us that we do not face these challenges alone, an Afghanistan War veteran’s son says.