At first not sure if there even was a lake back there, one family ended up buying up land on the edge of Balch Pond.
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Garrison Keillor: It’s good to get away and take a break from the news
The Europeans have a history of dealing with the madness of rulers; we in the United States do not.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Forty-five years after Watergate, tapes have special meaning
Does President Trump have recordings? Events of the past make this an important question.
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Rep. Chace: Generic drug bill would offer greater access to affordable care
For too long, brand-name companies have kept less costly medicines off the pharmacy shelves.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
By slashing pay of experienced aid specialists, National Guard hurts veterans
Family Assistance Centers are a lifeline for many, but the huge wage cut shows the Guard doesn’t value them.
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Sens. Dion and Volk: Generic drug bill would be bad deal for Maine
Getting drugs onto the market faster without making sure they’re safe is a recipe for trouble.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Domestic violence gets short shrift as precursor to mass shootings
In the aftermath we usually talk about gun control and mental health services, but rehabilitation of abusers might deter future explosions of public aggression.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Health of many Mainers depends on bill in Congress, Medicaid expansion
We need to demand help for the poor, people over 50, those at risk from substance use disorder and even taxpayers.
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Dana Milbank: In wake of shootings, a divided House unites in sorrow, humanity
For the moment, there was at least a tacit recognition that the toxic, warring tone in the chamber should change.
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Commentary: Senate’s health care bill similar to House’s, but it’s not too late to fix it
A truly bipartisan effort is needed if Congress wants to avoid causing tens of millions of people to lose insurance coverage.