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PublishedOctober 1, 2015
Our neighbors may do us some big favors
Two Massachusetts proposals could provide major benefits to Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2015
Wondering about Trump? Look at Maine
What's loosely called the tea party took over the GOP ideologically in 2010, and Trump is the logical result. And The Donald is Paul LePage supersized.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2015
Greens sound fine, but what have they done for Maine lately?
Founded as an environmental movement, the Green Party seems to appeal more to alienated working class voters than to environmentalists.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2015
Who will make history in the US Senate?
Most senators, including Susan Collins, are still making up their minds whether to support the Iran nuclear agreement.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2015
A rare chance to vote for democracy
On Nov. 3, Mainers have the chance to undo damage Supreme Court has inflicted on public financing for candidates.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2015
In Legislature, disaster averted, but not by much
The only honest thing to do is assess damage done in this legislative session, and vow to do better next time.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2015
Before a national park, build a monument
Acadia started out as a monument, and it's been a smashing success.
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PublishedJune 25, 2015
From veto frenzy to quiet departure
'Management by yelling' doesn't work, as LePage found out in waning days of Legislature.
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PublishedJune 10, 2015
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
This year's State House budget mayhem is like nothing we've ever seen before.
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PublishedMay 28, 2015
Without fuel, prosperity engine won’t run
We need a brave politician to ask Mainers if they'd be willing to pay higher fuel tax to ensure roads and bridges maintained properly.
Douglas Rooks
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