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From the publisher: Thank you to our readers and advertisers for a successful 2017
MaineToday Media made great strides in the last year, with a new press, new office space, new products and new partners.
View from Away: Trump can’t run the federal government with temps
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Our View: Legislature should build on success fighting lead exposure
Smart public policy worked with lead, but there is more to do to keep Maine children safe.
Our View: The challenges of anti-terrorism
Extremism is not easily categorized or defended.
Our View: New algorithms won’t save us from ‘fake news’
We still need to apply principles of common sense, no matter what technology comes along.
Our View: Elder financial abuse most often a family affair
Maine seniors are being taken for millions, a new report shows.
Our View: Collins took partisan stand on tax bill
The Republican tax vote proves that both ideology and party affiliation still matter.
Our View: Traffic stop an example of immigration policy gone bad
An incident in Portland raises questions about the use of state and local law enforcement in rounding up immigrant workers.