We’re all going to die, so why not talk about it?

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Published
June 27, 2015

We’re all going to die, so why not talk about it?

When eavesdropping on an interesting conversation, don't forget to thank the talkers for their words of wisdom.
Published
June 27, 2015

Expand rail, other public transport to fight climate change, grow economy

A bill before the Legislature would invest $25 million in train service infrastructure and be a bold step forward.
Published
June 27, 2015

Taking down the Confederate flag won’t fix everything

In his book, "The Half Has Never Been Told," Cornell University history professor Edward Baptist documents in painful detail how slavery worked.
Published
June 27, 2015

Many changes in 10 years of June as National Internet Safety Month

With the explosive growth in the use of social media paying attention to Internet safety is now more important than ever before.
Published
June 26, 2015

Democrats, Republicans unite in disregard for ‘invisible’ Mainers

Lawmakers fall far short of helping the people who actually pay the state's bills.
Published
June 26, 2015

Kids shouldn’t take summer off from reading, writing

Mental exertion now will go a long way toward building fulfillment and happiness in later years.
Published
June 26, 2015

Split crowded GOP field in two, choose debaters at random

Any manipulation of the groupings would be sure to spark suspicions and bad blood. Mark Davis
Published
June 25, 2015

It’s been a week to be grateful

Reflections about myriad topics as summer vacation rolls around.
Published
June 25, 2015

From veto frenzy to quiet departure

'Management by yelling' doesn't work, as LePage found out in waning days of Legislature.
Published
June 24, 2015

Ranked-choice voting good for Maine, good for candidates, good for voters

Forum planned in Augusta on Thursday to give people a chance to learn about proposal and ask questions.