To threaten the life and well-being of an election official is a serious offense that must not be tolerated.
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Opinion: A combat veteran’s take on assault weapons
Find a veteran and ask them how they compare the threat level on streets of Maine to a combat zone where they may have used an assault rifle.
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Opinion: We must keep older Mainers from falling through the cracks
A bill that would provide funding for Maine’s agencies on aging to establish an effective case management system deserves our support.
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Opinion: Before feds surveil Americans for Gaza protests, rein in warrantless spying
Until important reforms are implemented, public trust is at stake.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Maple syrup producers soldier on, despite climate change
Seasonal fluctuations challenge maple syrup producers, but innovation and knowing to expect the unexpected will keep the industry strong.
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Commentary: Will Crumbley verdict trap good parents too?
Oakland County, Michigan, Prosecutor Karen McDonald wanted to send the message that gun owners need to secure their firearms, and in Jennifer Crumbley she found the messenger. But is the courtroom the place to advocate for policy outcomes, or is its sole role to administer justice fairly? “I want to be really clear that these […]
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Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms
The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.
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Commentary: Supreme Court’s options narrow as Trump loses each appeal
It just got harder for the Supreme Court to save Donald Trump from criminal prosecution for his involvement with the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In a straightforward opinion, a unanimous panel of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rejected Trump’s claim that a former president should be immune […]
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Douglas Rooks: ‘Red flag’ law not just needed, but essential
Concerns that red flag laws unduly burden gun owners don’t stand up to scrutiny.
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Maine Compass: Maine must reform PFAS reporting requirements
The state should provide businesses with a realistic timeline and framework to help remediate contaminated sites.