Corn ethanol actually may have higher emissions than petroleum-based gasoline, and think about the fossil fuels that go into raising and processing the corn.
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OUR OPINION: Public-private alliance good idea for road work
No single entity has enough money, but if landowners and municipalities join in, state and federal money goes much further.
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OUR OPINION: Mainers too vulnerable to identity theft
Residents have to take action to protect themselves from the state’s No. 1 crime.
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OUR OPINION: Talking about HIV/AIDS vital in eradication
Meeting this goal requires eliminating new HIV infections — through statewide collaboration.
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OUR OPINION: Lack of sick days leaves employees ailing
Federal action on paid leave is a moral and practical imperative.
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OUR OPINION: There’s no excuse for transgender discrimination
No one should have to live in fear of discrimination and violence.
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America’s deadly game
Scant attention paid to shooting death of a 23-year-old woman, who was killed when her husband waved around a gun during a card game.
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OUR OPINION: Loss of Statoil stings as Scotland project advances
But Maine still has a chance to regain a leadership role in ocean wind development.
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OUR OPINION: Electronic catch monitors would improve fishery
Disputes over commercial fishing regulation would be better resolved with better science.
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Republicans need to stand up to Trump’s bullying
His lies appeal to the basest instincts in his supporters, reinforcing fears and prejudices.