The blogosphere is abuzz over President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, with criticism ranging from regret to denunciation. There is much to criticize, considering Biden’s previous vows not to intervene in the case. But facts change. The prosecution, undertaken in about the same timeframe as Jack Smith’s legal pursuit of Donald Trump, was excessive […]
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Opinion: Trump could stand to take a thing or two from Notre Dame
On Saturday, President-elect Trump will be at the reopening ceremony in Paris. Perhaps this human wrecking ball might reflect on what it is to build – and rebuild.
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Opinion: Let’s keep Maine’s packaging law moving forward
Opponents resist change, but this law brings fairness and efficiency in addressing the state’s waste crisis.
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Opinion: Maine must not decrease support for emergency shelters
A new rule that would slash reimbursement of shelter expenses should not be implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Opinion: Bring health care nearer to – or into – Maine workplaces
Onsite health care is no longer just for large employers.
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Commentary: Older adults need protection from financial abuse by family members
A mentor once told me that we take better care of our pets than we do older victims of mistreatment. As a researcher, I have sat across from people, including grown men, crying while recounting harrowing experiences of discovering and confronting elder financial exploitation within their families — by siblings, sons and daughters, nieces and […]
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Opinion: Offshore wind turbines are a bad idea for the Gulf of Maine
Alternatives with less of an environmental and financial impact should be considered.
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Commentary: The looming GOP divide over school vouchers
In announcing the nomination of Linda McMahon, a former professional wrestling executive, to his cabinet, President-elect Donald Trump proclaimed, “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decision for families.” It’s a reference to school vouchers, a priority for […]
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Opinion: Small electric vehicles are affordable for many Mainers – for now
This is the time to buy, before Trump takes office and threatens the generous income tax credits available for EV purchases.
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View from Away: Cryptocurrencies triumphed alongside Trump on Election Day. Let’s finally get some rules in place
Donald J. Trump won big on Nov. 5, and so did cryptocurrencies. The crypto kingpins who poured a fortune into his campaign coffers were rewarded with flattering remarks on the campaign trail and even a pledge to create a new U.S. strategic reserve of digital currencies. Prices soared after the election. In case anyone wondered […]