There’s more than seven months to go till November, but already the referendum campaigns have begun, albeit quietly. Pine Tree Power supporters highlight steep electric rate increases, though these are caused by natural gas spikes, not Central Maine Power’s distribution costs. Referendum opponents claim taking over CMP and Versant would cost $13.5 billion, though – […]
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Christine Flowers: Euthanasia may be seen as a form of kindness, but it’s not
The late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin embraced a philosophy that perfectly captures the official Catholic position on human value: the “consistent ethic of life,” more commonly known as the “seamless garment.” Bernardin’s philosophy came to mind this past week, after six Pennsylvania representatives proposed a bill that would allow the terminally ill to “choose” what they […]
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John Graham: State being dishonest about Frank J. Wood Bridge
Cory King’s “We’re stuck and need to get unstuck” opinion piece published in the Times Record on March 7 requires a response. Mr. King’s piece is brilliant in its lack of understanding and comprehension of what is at the heart of this so called “project.” The talking points and fictitious opinion polls he uses come […]
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Elwood Watson: Tucker Carlson is fake news
What is going on with Tucker Carlson? In private messages unearthed by lawsuits against Fox News, the fiery host is a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, even as he continues to praise and defend him on television. “We are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights” Carlson wrote in […]
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Carl Golden: ‘Defund the police’ continues to haunt Democrats
“Defund the police” – the rallying cry of the Democratic Party’s progressive left wing in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police nearly three years ago – was arguably the most self-defeating political slogan in modern history. Its impact and potential for inflicting even greater damage reached into the White […]
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The Conversation: JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal
THE CONVERSATION — The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see carrier JetBlue buy budget service Spirit Airlines. In a lawsuit filed on March 7, 2023, the department warned that allowing the US$3.8 billion deal to go through would “eliminate the unique competition” that Spirit, the lower cost airline, […]
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Maine Voices: Keep your eyes on Munjoy South – it faces a real threat
This complex and its 140 affordable units are too important to allow the termination or aggressive reinterpretation of the covenants that enable a wide range of people to live there.
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Another View: Republican Party must acknowledge that Trump is a fatally flawed candidate
A recognition of what really happened Jan. 6 necessarily involves a harsh judgment on the man whose falsehoods inspired the insurrection.
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The Maine Millennial: Getting a routine down feels good
All dog care now falls to me. I’ve started to enjoy bookending my day with walks.
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Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports
Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.