Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cyberbullying problem resistant to schools’ efforts
Online harassment is still on the rise, especially among girls, but tight education budgets are not meeting the challenge.
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George Mitchell: An abrupt Brexit would undo peace and progress
The 20-year-old Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland, is just one thing that’s threatened by this political clash.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Windham Rep. Bryant: Maine taking steps to crack down on ‘neighbor-spoofing’ telemarketers
A ban on disguised local robocalls will take effect next month; in the meantime, other resources are available to fight scammers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump amplifies ‘white power’ message
Politicians who spread lies about an immigrant invasion aimed at smothering ‘white culture’ do the terror groups’ work for them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Investment, not tariffs, the way to compete with China
Instead of slowing China’s economy, we should do more to meet the challenge with innovation.
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The Maine Millennial: The next step toward adulthood arrives
A shy mutt named Janey joins the household, learning the joys of walks and even bonding with the cat.
Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
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The View From Here: Murders that ended the ’60s still haunt us
Between the moon walk and Woodstock, Charles Manson’s ‘family’ reminded the world to be afraid of change.
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Maine Voices: Flag reaches final resting place, in memory of a soldier
A movie depicting World War I prompts a search for a home for a relic of a great-uncle’s service.