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Published
March 17, 2019

J. Lauren Sangster: The smell of peppermint can be a life saver

Meetinghouse: Now we can laugh
Published
March 17, 2019

Jim Fossel: How to cut taxes

Get out and vote for representatives who know how to reduce spending.
Published
March 17, 2019

Gale Davison, Waterville: Unidentified object identified

Meetinghouse: Now we can laugh
Published
March 16, 2019

View from Away: The college admissions process was scandalous long before we learned about celebrity bribes

The indictment of dozens of wealthy parents, including several Hollywood actresses and business leaders, along with the top college athletic coaches they allegedly bribed, tells a shocking story of corruption and deception in college admissions. If the charges are true, these privileged but desperate parents sought to ensure spots at elite schools for their children […]
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March 16, 2019

Ramesh Ponnuru: The left can’t blame money in politics for its policy failures

Both of our political parties are dominated by people who believe that the American people are fundamentally on their side. When they face political setbacks, then, there must be some nefarious explanation for the thwarting of the people’s will. For contemporary Republicans, that explanation is likely to involve the media or the “deep state.” For […]
Published
March 15, 2019

Our View: Prisoners should have unrestricted access to feminine hygiene products

When availability is left up to jail officials and guards, that power is often exploited. It is an affront to health and dignity.
Published
March 15, 2019

Vote yes to keep Belgrade library open

Letter
Published
March 14, 2019

Douglas Rooks: After mascot vote, Skowhegan should move on

The fight shows the struggle of making “one out of many.”
Published
March 14, 2019

View from Away: Foreign influence beyond Russia

Russia’s not the only foreign power seeking a foothold in Trump World. Meet Li “Cindy” Yang. Mother Jones just reported that she — the founder of the chain of Florida spas, including the one New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly visited for you-know-what — is not only a big-money GOP donor, but runs a […]
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March 14, 2019

Maine Voices: Growing the middle ground during Lent

At work, at play, in our politics and in our faith, we’re living in a time of extremes.