As a neurologist, I frequently get referrals from primary care physicians to consult and assist with the pain management of patients. Pain disorders are common in the field of neurology, mainly in the domain of headaches and neuralgias (nerve pain). While neurologists are trained to localize and diagnose potential neurological conditions causing pain (and at […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Another View: Fishermen, like farmers, deserve support
Fishermen also face economic stress, but only see a fraction of the subsidy.
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Commentary: Jamal Khashoggi’s death was part of alarming trend
To raise awareness about the media’s vital yet risky work, Colby College is dedicating its annual award for courage in journalism to 66 journalists who died on assignment.
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Jim Fossel: Maine politics responds to pull-out in Syria
2nd District Contender Eric Brakey is standing alone in support of a surprise presidential decision.
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The Maine Millennial: Kavanaugh’s anniversary good reason to march
The Supreme Court justice’s confirmation was a breaking point between some Maine voters and Sen. Susan Collins.
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The View From Here: Poor People’s Campaign sheds light on poverty in Maine
Federal poverty figures don’t tell the whole story about economic insecurity and its causes.
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Gina Barreca: Trapped in the bathroom of double standards
There was some good news last week: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally announced that, having provided 110 million latrines in five years, India is now officially “open defecation-free.” There are worse ways to chronicle the history of the world than through plumbing. Archaeologists, paleopathologists and anthropologists have been writing about toilets with a sense […]
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Bill Nemitz: Educator’s life well lived holds lessons for all of Maine
Longtime educator Betsy Parsons, whose memorial service will be held Saturday, left a legacy of compassion, courage and equality for all.
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Maria Panaritis: Smartphones are grenades in our kids’ pockets — and we’re not doing enough about it
Fireworks exploded first thing on a recent morning — and it was amazing: Twitter was crackling with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg blasting Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren, and Warren doubled down on a pledge to break up the social media behemoth to protect us all from the monopolistic company’s darker side. The smackdown began with […]
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Commentary: Take to Maine’s roads – and enjoy some of the nation’s most beautiful scenery
A new law championed by Sen. Susan Collins revives a federal program that promotes and protects scenic roadways.