Thousands of adults in our state won’t benefit because they lack basic reading skills.
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How to rig-proof elections
Election systems in at least two states — Arizona and Illinois — have been compromised, seemingly by foreign hackers, possibly operating out of Russia or Iran. These revelations are only more worrying in light of the Russian government’s other apparent attempts to sway this year’s presidential election toward Donald Trump. For the moment, the news […]
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Our Opinion: Spending cuts slow recovery in drug crisis
Gov. Paul LePage has long minimized the success of opiate treatment, and now that is part of state policy.
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Our Opinion: DEA stance on pot has silver lining for patients
Federal law still bans medical cannabis, but a shift on research could lead to policy change.
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Our Opinion: Maine Republicans should speak out against LePage
Criticizing the governor for his erratic and reckless behavior should not be partisan activity.
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Our Opinion: Sorry we gave you LePage, America
Our governor has sent a false message that people of color are not welcome in Maine.
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Our Opinion: Quimby’s historic gift marks new era for Maine
Some of the sting of the paper industry’s retreat could be eased by a more diverse economy.
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Our Opinion: Slots revenue can’t save harness racing
The industry has received more than $100 million in the last 10 years, and it is still in peril.
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View from Away: Surprise Louisiana floods should be a warning
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