A government that tells us it is always right is a tyrannical government.
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New legislation would make Maine’s polluters pay | Opinion
Maine would follow the lead of Vermont and New York if a proposal to hold fossil fuel companies accountable passes.
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A New Year’s wish for North Atlantic right whales | Opinion
As they begin their yearly migration back to New England waters, I’m hoping for safe passage and fewer ropes and ships in their paths.
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How to break down Trumpocracy | Opinion
The president has torched our Constitution and every corner of our democracy.
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It takes courage and commitment to follow MLK’s lead | Steve Collins
In these troubled times, the qualities exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr. are more valuable than ever.
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A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor | Opinion
The former Maine CDC director’s ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
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Winter in Maine is a time to embrace and explore | Nature Connects
From skiing to stargazing, ice fishing to wildlife tracking, land trusts are helping Mainers make the most of the cold months.
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Medical organizations have remained too silent on Gaza genocide | Opinion
The deaths of at least 1,700 Palestinian health care workers have gone largely ignored by major representative groups. I can’t accept this.
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Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column
Loto Lakewood proved to be a philosophical sort, conversing easily on everything from the value of homesteading to the joy of living with kittens, Amy Calder writes.
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Maduro arrest hasn’t sparked a new age of US adventurism | Jim Fossel
President Trump was well within his authority to apprehend the Venezuelan dictator. Further actions, however, are another matter.