President Biden’s agreement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel may improve U.S.-German relations, but it won’t achieve much else.
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The humble Farmer: Road delays, summer guests and other seasonal phenomena
The author also tackles life’s serious questions, such as the proper household uses of Coca-Cola.
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Maine Voices: Progress stirs long-elusive hope of addressing affordable-housing crisis
Now that leaders in Augusta and Washington have responded, we must design programs that help the people who need it the most.
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Commentary: Legislative session delivers big victories for Maine’s environment
Bipartisan policymaking resulted in laws to conserve land, promote clean energy, address climate change, protect clean water and reduce pollution.
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Commentary: Stop complaining about the CDC’s new mask rules
As the delta variant surges, people overreact to public health advice.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: What Simone Biles’ latest feat at the Tokyo Olympics shows us about ourselves
Just as remarkable as seeing vulnerability in a seemingly invincible competitor is witnessing society’s growth in understanding mental health.
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Commentary: Let’s be clear what we mean when we talk about socialism
Complaints about socialism are really focused on the social safety net, which is part of a capitalist society.
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Our View: Opioid settlement funds must address addiction crisis
Deals are being reached with the companies responsible for shipping habit-forming medications across the U.S., and the proceeds must be used wisely.
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Commentary: Land trusts, sportsmen work to revitalize Land for Maine’s Future
Thanks to our elected policymakers’ leadership, Mainers have made a bold statement that the state’s special places deserve to be preserved and managed for the future.
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Leonard Pitts: Police officers refuse to let deniers shove the horror of Jan. 6 off the stage
Donald Trump and his enablers have been trying to murder memory. At a hearing Tuesday in Washington, memory fought back.