Whether because of his isolation, his stubbornness or his delusions of grandeur, Vladimir Putin has placed the country he loves so much into an extremely difficult position.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Adrift after a breakup, I’m thinking about my grandmother
Lois Fleming did not wallow. So although I’m sad, at least this time around, I’m in my own home, where everyone is older, wiser and now completely housebroken.
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Jim Fossel: We need more than one type of federal budget cut
It’s a fantasy to presume that we can slash federal spending without touching Social Security or Medicare. But we can – and should – make defense spending more efficient.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Abortion pill case validates coordinated response
The new national coalition of governors represents 170 million people. Good, and good on Gov. Mills for including Mainers in that number.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Coyotes protect songbirds, so let’s protect them
We need reasonable limits on the hunting of an animal that safeguards the declining bird population from cat predation.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: I am grateful to you, Jimmy Carter, for being my role model
You have lived your ideals and made a real difference in the world, holding on to hope even as some of your biggest accomplishments have been dismantled.
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Commentary: Ohio’s train derailment – not spy balloons – is the real national security threat
The railroad accident and chemical spill underscore the slow degradation of U.S. infrastructure and disaster response.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: 20 years ago, residents gave warm sendoff to departing troops
And the same good cheer greeted the soldiers of the ‘3rd Herd’ when we returned after more than a year away from our families, friends and community.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Another challenge of climate change – registering its urgency while living our lives
It’s a difficult balance but one we must try to achieve, considering that we’re at the most life-threatening moment in history.
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Maine Voices: What can we, as citizens, do to help save the planet?
Keep telling our lawmakers that they need to support renewable energy, an updating of our electric grid and the end of government subsidies for the fossil fuel industry.