Donald Trump is only marginally worse than any other modern president or Washington insider who promises change while protecting the status quo, writes Joe Mokler.
2018
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Solar suit aims to put Maine back on track
A delivery charge for electricity that does not have to be delivered is a backward policy.
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Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
When time comes for candidate debates, the underdogs have no stage fright. Here’s why.
In the final stretch to November’s elections, debate season will heat up and candidates low in the polls will get the exposure they need.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: Climate risk, not powerline, is the real enemy
Groups should stop bickering, and work together toward reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston School Committee OKs first reading of sweeping changes to field trip policy
The stricter rules are in response to the drowning death of Rayan Issa during a school outing to Range Pond State Park in June.
Posted inNation & World
German report documents more than 3,600 abuse cases within Catholic Church
The abuse involved 1,670 clergy members within Germany’s Catholic Church over a period of 68 years.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kavanaugh will face 4 female senators. Why not more?
The problem is obvious: There are only so many female senators. The remedy may be just as apparent: Elect more.
Posted inNation & World
Electrical implant, intense rehab help three paralyzed people take steps again
The device, which zaps their injured spinal cord and allows them to walk with assistance, provides hope that regaining functional control may be possible for some people.