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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties
The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Commentary: Maine lawmakers, regulators made child care as expensive as it is today
The state needs to examine regulations rather than continue to throw money at an industry that is rapidly disappearing, to the detriment of Maine’s economy.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Commentary: Fentanyl will win the war on drugs
Missile strikes on cartel ‘terrorists’ won’t work against a poison that can’t be interdicted. Instead of a hopeless struggle against supply, the U.S. must focus on reducing demand and harm.
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PublishedMay 6, 2023
The humble Farmer: Discoveries and rediscoveries of a very old Maine man
On good luck, good plumbing companies and something that might stand between you and a good night's sleep.
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
The humble Farmer: Shower installation has been a learning experience
When it comes to telling funny stories on a stage, the circumstances have more to do with the success than anything you say or do. I imagine the same is true of installing shower units.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Speaker Talbot Ross: ‘Health care for all’ must not rule out immigrants
It's time to close a small but unjust gap in MaineCare and return our state to its longstanding practice of greater inclusion.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Commentary: It’s time to talk about fentanyl ingestion in children
The first problem is failure to test for fentanyl when a drug test is ordered. The second problem is timely recognition and treatment of opioid ingestion in children, which is nowhere near as rare as we like to think.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Commentary: We have a child labor crisis, not a worker shortage
There’s a reason employers are hiring children in increasing numbers: With less information, less power and fewer options, they are easier to exploit.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Commentary: Nominee to head federal Department of Labor has it wrong on tipping
California official Julie Su believes tipping culture to be abusive and oppressive. We strenuously disagree.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
The Maine Millennial: No public mission, no public money
It’s the Bangor Christian School's style of faith that has turned my generation away from organized religion.
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