Would the U.S. or Denmark be responsible for cleaning up over 47,000 gallons of Cold War-era radioactive waste?
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide was part of a much bigger crisis in US jails and prisons
The New York City medical examiner’s ruling that sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in jail has prompted a lot of hand-wringing about conditions in the facility where he was held. But if the nation had been paying attention, no one would have been particularly surprised by what happened. The United States is in the […]
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Commentary: A smarter way to curb drug prices
The Trump administration recently announced steps that could lead to the importation of prescription drugs from Canada, where prices are lower. It is a goal supported by President Donald Trump, but long opposed by many Republicans. This latest initiative would allow states, pharmacies and drugmakers to seek federal approval for demonstration projects to import drugs […]
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Bill Nemitz: A homegrown moral dilemma: Kill the invaders or live and let live?
They’re not hurting anyone … yet. But who wants to live alongside a nest of yellow jackets?
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Commentary: Trump now faces Obama’s dilemma in Afghanistan
The president doesn’t want to commit the troops necessary to win, but he also doesn’t want to surrender.
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George Smith: Say thanks for new national monument
Once a dream, Katahdin Woods and Waters is coming to life.
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Commentary: Mainers can get it right on North Atlantic right whales
With imagination and perseverance, innovative solutions are possible that allow both lobstermen and right whales to thrive.
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Commentary: Across the country, deadly recalled goods still lurk in day care centers
A ban on dangerous products is effective only if child care providers are directly notified.
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Maine Voices: Citizens United still casts a shadow
We need to amend the Constitution to limit corporate money in politics.
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Commentary: How a trade war’s fallout spreads
The trade spat between the U.S. and China over the last two weeks now seems headed toward a new phase, which could prove to be far more dangerous for the global economy. The recent shifts roiling global markets began with President Donald Trump tweeting on Aug. 1 that the U.S. would impose an additional 10% […]