That we failed him is a tragedy; allowing those responsible for his death to go unpunished would be another.
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Jim Fossel: Maine’s legislative races can bring surprises
Political parties often don’t have as good a grasp of the situation on the ground as one might think.
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Maine Voices: A call for calm in the hostilities over Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Susan Collins undertook substantive research before deciding to vote for Kavanaugh, says a member of the working group that helped her review his record.
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Rep. Harvell: Critic misrepresents benefits of proposed CMP project
Bringing Canadian power to New England would bring good jobs to Maine and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the region.
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Commentary: Democrats’ smear of Kavanaugh sank their Senate chances
Their treatment of Brett Kavanaugh wasn’t fair, just or right – and it backfired.
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Maine Voices: Governor candidates lack strategies for reducing road fatalities
None seem to be moved by Maine’s dismal record on highway safety, especially when compared with the U.K.
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Maine Voices: Church of Safe Injection treats drug users as Jesus would have done
He would have offered them sterile syringes, naloxone and nonjudgmental support.
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Leonard Pitts: Republicans may soon find that their fear of young people is warranted
On Election Day, we may see why the right has been trying so hard to suppress voter turnout.
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Govs. McKernan, Baldacci: ‘Yes’ vote on Question 5 will help schools prepare state’s future leaders
Investing in community colleges is key if Maine intends to remedy its skilled-labor shortage.
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Maine Voices: Statewide project aims to explode myths, tell rich stories of immigration
At a time when migration is seen as a threat, 70 community partners hope to raise public awareness in Maine about those ‘from away’ who share a love of America.