Years ago, one summer, I was editing a column by the Washington bureau chief of a now long-vanished news syndicate. He was skeptical of the federal government in all its phases, so what he had to say surprised me. The Senate was debating what eventually became the Clean Air Act of 1990, and then-Majority Leader […]
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LC Van Savage: Savants I’ve known and loved, and big green lizards
Savants. Do you remember when there used to always be a pejorative before the word “savant”? Well, that’s not politically correct anymore, I am glad to say, and so today the dictionary defines “savant” as: “A person who has an exceptional aptitude in one particular field, such as music or mathematics, despite occasionally having significant impairment […]
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Commentary: Tony Bennett was a humanitarian at heart
Bennett won 20 Grammys, but unlike many musicians, he could also boast such a platinum record in civil rights.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: A trip to Fiji, where climate change is very real
On my visit to the South Pacific island nation, I witnessed the anger and fear Fijians feel regarding a crisis they have not caused.
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Susana Hancock: Saving Maine’s bees to pollinate our native crops
It’s easy to view bees and mosquitoes as pests. But ahead of Wild Blueberry Weekend, it’s worth learning about the powerful role they can play in our ecosystems.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Are Republicans tired of the Trump show yet?
The former president’s (latest) indictment shows he’s hopelessly unfit to return to office. The party still has time to move on.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Conversation: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized
THE CONVERSATION — Since Republicans regained the majority in the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections, they have initiated a flurry of investigations. Among their targets: the origin of the COVID-19 virus, the FBI’s law enforcement and surveillance activities and Hunter Biden’s business relationships. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California even spoke recently of a possible presidential […]
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Commentary: Repurposing land is necessary for Portland’s survival
By consolidating various business and industrial zones into a new, inclusive district, we can unlock the full potential of available land for housing expansion.
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Clarence Page: Jason Aldean’s dream is my nightmare
Aldean’s controversial hit song ‘Try That In a Small Town’ fuels far right sentiments that stoke tribal anger, fears, resentments and suspicions.
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Commentary: The city of Portland needs to answer our questions regarding homeless encampments
Portland is at a tipping point, and many are concerned that it is following the path of other cities that are overwhelmed by open-door policies.
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