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As a columnist, I have strived to provide readers with a thoughtful, insider’s look at Maine politics. I avoided using this space to comment on topics where I have a direct professional conflict and have refrained from carrying water out of blind partisan loyalty. The work I have done and those with whom I have […]

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DAN DEMERITT: Pending job with university system means columnist gig must end

COMMENTARY: Emails reveal not-so-hidden world of misogyny on campus

Maine’s social fabric not sustainable, so let’s find some needle and thread

Bergdahl’s release is one thing, but what about these others?

I’ve way too many no-no’s for stem-cell party

FROM THE STATE HOUSE: Failure to reform welfare was one of biggest disappointments of legislative session

Lithgow Library contributes to quality of life in Augusta

COMMENTARY: Flying cars: Are they coming? Yes. Do we need them? No.

Bergdahl-terrorists swap an unfair trade for US

GINA BARRECA: Don’t get hung up on your phone — look up