Gavin McInnes is selling a marketable product. The pose of the right-wing provocateur and founder of the group the Proud Boys is that he’s simply a defender of normality and old-fashioned male fellowship, when what gives his cause its frisson of excitement is violence. McInnes is enjoying a media moment. After he gave a speech […]
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Who has the most credulity?
Elizabeth Warren has been severely criticized in the news for being tested and proving she has Native American blood. Nowhere do I see that she claims to be Native American. Why do people care so much? Is it not a compliment to want to be so? President Trump has mocked Warren, calling her “Pocahontas,” laughing […]
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Voters have a choice to make
Mainers are independent by nature. That is probably why people voted for ranked choice voting. But because of legislative procedures, voters won’t be able to use RCV for the upcoming governor’s election. Or can they? I am grateful to all the candidates for running and being willing to take on the hard work of governing […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 23
100 years ago: 1918 In the face of stubborn resistance, American forces today cleaned up Bois do Foret, just west of Brieulles, France, capturing 75 prisoners, many of them machine gunners. The fight for Bois de Foret began a week ago and has been one of the most stubborn since the beginning of the Meuse-Argonne […]
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Janet Mills has what is needed
I write in support of Janet Mills for governor. I support her because she has acted with consistent integrity and wisdom as attorney general of Maine, in the face of constant belittling and attacks from the current governor. I have no doubt that integrity in that position will translate to integrity as governor. I support […]
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How do you spell 'hypocrisy'?
After giving large tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy (millionaires) and minuscule tax cuts to everyone else, it is interesting to see Republicans now want to pay for those tax cuts by cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Make the elderly middle class and disabled pay for the tax cuts. That from the party […]
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Magic hold on to beat Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 12 rebounds while the Orlando Magic survived two 3-point attempts by Boston in the closing seconds to beat the Celtics 93-90 on Monday night. Jonathan Isaac added 18 points and 12 boards for the Magic (2-2). Kyrie Irving led the Celtics (2-2) with 22 points. Al […]
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Colburn will find long-term solutions
New thinking and fresh ideas are needed in Augusta. Party ideology and special interests haven’t served the public well. People must focus on long-term challenges and not get stuck in trade-off thinking. Economic and environmental issues can co-exist. Health care and financial security need not conflict. Short-term savings and long-term investment are each necessary. Who […]
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Aries: Consider a group effort for strength
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Reynolds, 42; Cat Deeley, 42; Weird Al Yankovic, 59; Dwight Yoakam, 62. Happy Birthday: Strive for peace and tranquility. Walk away from adversity. Balance, equality and integrity will guide you to a positive end result. Purge, plan and take a progressive step forward. Leave what doesn’t work for you […]
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Online poll suggests Mills leading Moody
A new online poll suggests Democrat Janet Mills is leading in the race to be Maine’s next governor by about 8 percentage points over Republican Shawn Moody. The poll of 500 likely voters statewide by Portland-based Pan Atlantic Research was conducted the first week in October. It found that 44.4 percent of respondents would vote […]