There is no doubt that his health status is an entirely legitimate issue and should be fully litigated before Pennsylvania voters choose between Fetterman and his Republican opponent, the TV doctor Mehmet Oz.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Jim Howaniec: Maine’s criminal court system is in a constitutional emergency
The people of Maine need to understand that if we do not invest in our criminal court system, basic due process rights will continue to be eroded. Without immediate action, the American Civil Liberties Union will prevail in its litigation against the state, and it will be much more costly for taxpayers in the long run.
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Jennifer Gingrich: There’s more than abortion at stake for women’s rights
How did we get to the point where simply acknowledging the reality of biological sex is deemed hate? Everyone deserves protection from discrimination in employment, education and housing, but does being inclusive have to preclude common sense? It’s ludicrous to believe that the moment a male declares he feels female, there’s no physical difference between him and me or your mother.
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Cal Thomas: California dream could become a nightmare
State officials have banned the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035, but a preview of the nightmare that could occur in the near future is happening now.
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Charles Tobie: Imagine if politicians controlled baseball
Just imagine, if baseball were controlled by politicians, umpires could be appointed for life by whichever team won the World Series. The winning of the series could be disputed indefinitely and declared by the losers to have been “stolen.” The field, locker rooms and front offices of the winners could be overrun by angry fans […]
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Mary Sylvain-Leonas: Rabasco offers ‘good insight’ on criminal justice to DA post
I hope voters will support Ed Rabasco for district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. I have known Ed for more than 30 years and can attest to his fine character and integrity. Ed has good insight regarding criminal justice. Tax dollars are often wasted on questionable policies. Taxes are meant to be spent […]
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Caleb Dunn: Brakey puts people above politics
In the yards of families across local communities, blue and white “Eric Brakey for Maine Senate” signs are popping up everywhere — and it is no wonder why. Across two terms, Brakey accomplished more than anyone expected from a rookie. He united bipartisan coalitions to reform welfare, restor Second Amendment rights, enact Right to Try, […]
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Froma Harrop: Donald Trump to the Democrats’ rescue
Trump is not going to give up his massive spotlight, not for the good of the party, much less America. It’s Trump to the rescue for Democrats, though. That could finally pull the plug on him.
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Bob Mennealy: People should cherish their health, values
The disappointment I felt after receiving our increased Auburn property tax bill was tempered by news of good friends who had the good fortune and skill to shoot rounds of golf and score below their age, which is quite a feat. Other good news recently was that Democrats — supported by AARP, on a strict […]