Monday’s ‘Anglo-American’ reference by Jeff Sessions was no big deal; save your anger for the important issues.
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Leonard Pitts: Hard to respect a White House that protects alleged abusers
The administration says it takes domestic violence ‘very seriously’ but offers words of support to the accused instead of the victims.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lobstermen’s conservation efforts an investment in the future
A recently published study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found the practices have built one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: L.L. Bean has promised full satisfaction, not full surrender to return requests
Long ago I was one of the customer service reps who always tried to make callers happy, but sometimes we just had to say ‘no.’
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Commentary: Facing no threat of veto, Congress goes on irresponsible spending spree
As Daddy Trump shows no interest in discipline, the kids load up on candy and burden the next generation.
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Kathleen Parker: Rob Porter saga a symptom of incompetence in the White House
Ironically, the accused wife-beater was probably kept on the staff because he was one of the few people who knew how to do their job.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sugar restrictions would be good for all of us, not just poor people
Gov. LePage should work to see that all eaters, not just those with limited food budgets, can benefit from healthy nutrition.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Foster parents struggle in imperfect system, but can’t walk away
Those who want change plan a Hall of Flags event Wednesday to answer questions, share resources and maybe — just maybe — get a few kids home.
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Maine Observer: Mudrooms an iconic expression of Maine
They are a functional necessity during the state’s mud seasons, and have even assumed a touch of glamour in the internet age.
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Jim Fossel: Ranked-choice voting faces primary problems
The practice could have an impact on candidates’ forthrightness and the speed of determining winners.