A lifetime of friendships and memories came around for a loved one’s funeral.
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The humble Farmer: This ought to set the dentist’s teeth on edge
To cap off the day, I wound up feeding a visiting dog our supper. At least he’s a good boy.
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Leonard Pitts: White students may not be as fragile as some parents seem to think
At least one teacher has found that students are not traumatized when they hear the truth, but they are angry that they hadn’t heard it before.
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Leonard Pitts: Unchecked power is accountable only to itself
Many police officers act as if they know that they will never be held accountable for mistreating the public they are supposed to serve.
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Maine Voices: New bill addresses anglers’ needs in response to climate impacts
As habitat and fish are affected, legislation will make improvements to the nation’s premier marine fishing law.
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Commentary: Maine’s North Woods are a wilderness of global importance
Like the Amazon rainforest and Australian Outback, Maine’s north woods are among the world’s disappearing intact ecosystems.
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The Maine Millennial: A generation’s failure to launch
Having a job and working hard should be enough to secure a place in the economy. They are not.
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Maine Observer: A memory of kindness you cannot forget
The Portland YWCA is long gone, but it was once a haven and a home for women in need.
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Maine Voices: Social media is a double-edged sword, but it can be used for good
Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.
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Commentary: He spoke truth to democracy’s real power – you
Unlike today’s Washington Republican elites, Colin Powell had the guts to tell the American public what was self-evident.