Effective campaigns will dispel any outsized influence of big money from away or of our big cities.
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The Maine Millennial: Three ideas to make Maine a bit greener
Interest-rate incentives for driving electric cars is one way the state could tackle climate change.
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Commentary: Hydro-Quebec offers misleading claims about power’s climate impact
We can’t trust the utility’s publicists to represent correctly their own carbon emissions.
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Gina Barreca: I really shouldn’t be telling you this, but …
Everyone has their own take on the worst conversation starter.
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The humble Farmer: For me, buying Christmas gifts is a spectator sport
I am not even qualified to stand back and applaud from the sidelines.
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Marc A. Thiessen: From Kim to Kavanaugh, Trump had year of successes
2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
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Maine Voices: Legislature should condemn LePage’s legacy of racist diatribes
Gov. Janet Mills has vowed to chart a more inclusive path, but lawmakers must act as well to promote Maine as a dignified and accepting place.
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Commentary: Investing in pre-K programs is key to stronger Maine workforce
Early learning, especially for the economically disadvantaged, can make a crucial difference in getting kids ready to learn, leading to career success later in life.
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Commentary: Many people of faith reject anti-immigration policies as immoral
Jesus called on his followers to embrace the marginalized and ‘welcome the stranger.’ Politicians who don’t should be voted out of office.
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Dana Milbank: White House escapees offer similar plea – don’t blame me
Those who disagreed with the Trump madness had an obligation to resign without delay, or at least to speak out – not to wash their hands of responsibility after the fact.