In a moment of crisis, we lowered our standards just when they were needed most.
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Maine Observer: Track meet shows what’s really important
On a hot summer day, a grandmother gets to see both Maine and America at their best.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans should be the party of local control
But the party of small government is all too willing to interfere on the municipal level when it’s in their interest.
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Maine Voices: Defending Acadia against industrial-scale aquaculture
The nationally significant gift of Acadia National Park will be tarnished if American Aquafarms’ salmon farms are permitted.
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The Maine Millennial: Comfort amid grief can come from many sources
After finding religion and intoxication unsatisfactory, a writer takes solace in one of the laws of science.
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Commentary: Bias against America’s Muslims must end
The illogical logic is: If you are sufficiently Muslim, you are sufficiently guilty.
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Maine Voices: U.S. approach to climate remains grounded in September 2001
Today, Earth is under attack, but we can stop it by eliminating carbon emissions. Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical.
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The humble Farmer: Not a happy camper
I have no wish to spend a night in the woods with whatever can make recently deceased farm animals dematerialize.
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Our View: Post-9/11 unity turned to fear – and division
The attacks brought out our worst selves, and we’re still suffering from it 20 years later.
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Commentary: Message not getting through on how well vaccines work
Without better data showing exactly how effective COVID inoculations remain against hospitalization and death, many people won’t believe it.