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Karen Heck: Political anger rises in Waterville
With so many other important topics to discuss, why are we debating civility?
Another View: Cheap hydro power from Canada is not so cheap
Gov. Paul LePage and transmission utilities are fighting solar power, but it would lower all consumers’ costs.
Maine Compass: LePage and the new politics of anger
Behavior that once ended campaigns is now rewarded.
Jim Fossel: LePage no lame duck just yet
The budget process showed the governor is still a force in Augusta.
Alan Caron: America has a crazy uncle problem
And it’s leaving Republicans unable to govern.
Commentary: As written, Senate health-care bill represents no reform
The proposal would not lower costs, increase quality or provide coverage for more Americans.
Douglas Rooks: Legislating by referendum fails the test
Maine can’t make progress through ballot initiatives alone.