Maine’s lawmakers in Congress should focus on improving the Affordable Care Act, rather than repealing it.
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Maine Voices: Teens should join the crowd of those who avoid substance abuse
With the marijuana industry bound for Maine, it behooves young people to know of the risks.
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Maine Observer: Opening the eyes to the virtues of squirrels
Many see them as destructive pests, but observation shows that squirrels are part of nature’s checks and balances.
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Like-minded groups erode moderation in Washington
As American communities are homogenized in ‘geopolitical sorting,’ political compromise becomes elusive.
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Gina Barreca: In Trump’s era, it’s more important than ever that the people lead
If you’re so rich, Donald Trump, why aren’t you smart?
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The humble Farmer: Secret to a happy marriage? Not having to have the last word
The key to a successful marriage is compatibility, which may mean saying nothing or just “Yes, dear.’
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LePage should apologize to African-Americans who fought for freedom
The governor’s notion of American freedom as merely white man’s history is disturbing and dangerous.
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We’re likely stuck with ‘fake news,’ just as we always have been
Politicians blaming the press and the press not being trustworthy create a negative feedback loop.
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Charles Krauthammer: Obama reveals his true self during his final days in office
His unquiet last acts – abandoning Israel and commuting a sentence for treason – were simply shocking.
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Commentary: At least this time we don’t have to pretend the president is good
Donald Trump is a deeply flawed man, but it’s somewhat refreshing that he doesn’t try to pretend otherwise.