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The Maine Millennial: Kavanaugh needed to be upfront about his drinking
The fact that he drank to excess in his younger years shouldn’t have disqualified him; that he lied about it should have.
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Commentary: Weak parties make for a weak republic
They are likely to be hijacked by celebrities, with policy taking a back seat to personality.
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Colby admissions director: Why being test-optional matters in search for best students
Removing SAT scores as a factor in admissions is the latest step the college is taking to lower barriers faced by the neediest applicants.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
With a Senate speech, Collins caves on Kavanaugh
That speech may be looked upon as the beginning of the end of the credibility of the Supreme Court.
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Maine survivor: My rape story wasn’t enough to sway Susan Collins on Kavanaugh nomination
A face-to-face meeting with the senator felt significant, but Collins’ remarks Friday leave a Portland woman feeling betrayed.
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Commentary: Maine can attract, retain new talent through student debt relief
The state can address its growing workforce shortage and draw young adults through loan forgiveness.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: FDA, new study address dangers of youth vaping
Adolescents who use vaping products are more likely to smoke cigarettes and increase their use of both.
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Commentary: Kavanaugh fight a case study in crime and punishment
The firestorm is a reminder that we haven’t defined the rules of engagement in the #MeToo era.
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Dana Milbank: Nominee’s hedging on his Yale drinking history doesn’t pass straight-face test
That Brett Kavanaugh majored in beer isn’t the issue – it’s that he’s trying so hard to convince us that he joined a notorious frat for its studious atmosphere.