The war-on-drugs approach he favors has cost $3 trillion and failed to work for 40 years.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Editorial overstates impact of oil-by-rail disclosure exemption
A new Maine law will give the DEP and local firefighters information needed to respond to a situation.
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A newborn king does not want the gift of drum music. Trust me.
‘Little Drummer Boy’ is the worst Christmas song ever.
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Students weigh in on which historical Maine figures are the most statuesque
Top vote-getters, in order, were Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain.
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Communication between factions can ease distrust, fear
In his finest debate hour, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham issued a passionate apology to Muslims for Donald Trump.
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Building a bottom-up economy in Maine
Small businesses, created by dreamers, have a key role in the foundation of our economy for the future.
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Poll shows voters support GOP core policies, but not with hard-right swing
Most support welfare reform, accepting federal money to expand Medicare.
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I’ve decided that co-dependency may not be so bad after all
I’ll be glad when Sheri gets home because Wolfie misses her a lot.
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Christmas wishes for Washington
Among other things, a shopping visit to a mall that does not make you loathe the human race.
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Political junkie ponders book
I’ve led an exciting life, both in work and in politics, and maybe some of what I’ve learned will be of benefit to others.