The council will consider an order Thursday that would rob residents of a legitimate debate on recycling.
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Scrap plan for new military bases
Pentagon request consistent with view that says world’s conflicts are ours to solve.
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Keeping the skies safe in the age of drones
Registration a good first step, but technology can help ensure recreational drones stay away from aircraft.
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OUR OPINION: Land for Maine’s Future debate shows where residents stand
The focus moving forward should be on strengthening the program, not obstructing it.
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OUR OPINION: Hungry pay price for food stamp mismanagement
DHHS commissioner brags about lowering number of food stamp recipients, but she’s denying food assistance to people who really need it.
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OUR OPINION: LePage supports wrong side on transgender suit
The governor goes out of his way to back an effort that further alienates people already pushed to the margins.
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OUR OPINION: Housing crisis a symptom of larger problems
Stagnant wages contributing to gloomy statewide, national economic trends
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Zumwalt, the Navy’s $4 billion experiment
BIW-built ship is loaded with lots of science-fiction stuff that requires a lot of energy.
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OUR OPINION: For no good reason, county business is being slowed
Gov. LePage’s failure to act on nominees for the Kennebec County Commission is holding up work unnecessarily.
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Facebook vs. the Islamic State
A bill submitted in Congress on Tuesday would require online companies to report any terrorist activity they learn about on their networks. That’s not the way to handle the problem.