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Editorials from the past month:

Week of July 6 through July 12
Land trusts protect the very best of Maine
[July 11, 2008]
State energy effort good, but needs feds' help
[July 10, 2008]
Blasting logjam blown up with new ordinance
[July 9, 2008]
Celebrating workers, jobs of another age
[July 9, 2008]
Questions linger about Somerville animal abuse
[July 8, 2008]
Online state corrections list needs review
[July 7, 2008]
More than one face to American Patriotism
[July 6, 2008]
Week of June 29 through July 5
WE'RE GOING TO MISS THAT MYTH
[July 5, 2008]
THE TOWN OF GOOD NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS
[July 5, 2008]
THE ANNUAL INVASION IS UPON US
[July 5, 2008]
In Congress July 4, 1776
[July 4, 2008]
Keep ratepayer cost down in power upgrade
[July 3, 2008]
Time for a new national dialogue about guns
[July 2, 2008]
Time to revamp city taxi rules Augusta shouldn't be setting fares
[July 1, 2008]
We deserve to enjoy this July 4th holiday
[June 30, 2008]
Religion's impact lessens with easing of dogma
[June 29, 2008]
Week of June 22 through June 28
A LITTLE PSYCHOLOGY HELPS WARDEN, OTHERS FIND BOY
[June 28, 2008]
GREAT ENDING TO STORY ABOUT SAUNTERING SWINE
[June 28, 2008]
SIDNEY GAS BARGAIN BRINGS A LOT OF GOOD WILL
[June 28, 2008]
SILVER LINING TO I-295 DETOUR: BUSINESS IS BOOMING
[June 28, 2008]
Gray wolves: Love 'em or hate 'em
[June 27, 2008]
Congress can't even take simple energy step
[June 26, 2008]
Mainers turning to home-grown answers for heat
[June 25, 2008]
It's time to let go of claims against McGowan
[June 24, 2008]
Talented Tigers show no mercy to Cape
[June 24, 2008]
Court ruling in Dechaine case is bad precedent
[June 23, 2008]
FairPoint delay in consumers' best interests
[June 22, 2008]
Week of June 16 through June 21
NATIONAL GROUP JOINS GOLDBERG APPRECIATION CLUB
[June 21, 2008]
ANY DAY NOW SUMMER REALLY WILL ARRIVE
[June 21, 2008]
MAINERS SEND MESSAGE TO CHRISTIAN CIVIC LEAGUE
[June 21, 2008]
PIG'S NOT GONNA GIVE UP HIS TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE
[June 21, 2008]
Withdrawal from our oil addiction will be painful
[June 20, 2008]
New generation for Celtics fans to cheer about
[June 19, 2008]
Aspen Dental's plans good news for Augusta
[June 19, 2008]
Council should tread lightly on untidy lawns
[June 18, 2008]
Council can speak for city in renaming bridge
[June 17, 2008]
Guard policy changes welcomed by Maine troops, employers
[June 17, 2008]
State should beat
feds to saltwater
fishing license
[June 16, 2008]
Week of June 8 through June 15
Neither guilt nor glory of others
reflects candidate
[June 15, 2008]
LOCAL TRACK & FIELD STARS ALMOST INSPIRE A GOOD RUN YES, PROFESSOR, THE LAW APPLIES EVEN TO YOU 5148169
[June 14, 2008]
YES, PROFESSOR, THE LAW APPLIES EVEN TO YOU
[June 14, 2008]
Local business
expansion could
help FirstPark
[June 13, 2008]
No time for
victors to rest
We need, expect real solutions
to our very real problems
[June 12, 2008]
Political clashes have no place
on charter panel
[June 11, 2008]
It's time to get
serious about
carpooling
[June 10, 2008]
Graduates:
It's your life to
live, don't blow it
[June 9, 2008]
Johnny's founder getting reward for growing great seeds
[June 9, 2008]
Vital choices
must be made
on Tuesday
[June 8, 2008]
Week of June 1 through June 7
Schools need consolidation carrot, not stick
[June 6, 2008]
On the mountaintop
[June 5, 2008]
Say 'yes' to Question 1
[June 4, 2008]
Another difficult chapter for Millinocket
[June 3, 2008]
Remembering Dick Randall
[June 3, 2008]
ATVers need to learn respect for land they ride
[June 2, 2008]
Energy policy doesn't attack root of problem
[June 1, 2008]
Week of May 25 through May 31
IMAGINING ALTER EGOS FOR WELL-KNOWN MAINERS
[May 31, 2008]
BEAUTIFUL BUILDING HOUSES HORRIFYING REALITY
[May 31, 2008]
It's our right for government to work in the light
[May 30, 2008]
Removing Curran's name honors victims
[May 29, 2008]
Week of May 18 through May 24
University costs rise when they should go down
[May 23, 2008]
After faux pas, Fairpoint has to gain our trust
[May 22, 2008]
Maine picks up failure of feds in veterans care
[May 21, 2008]
Call centers not ideal, but are good for Maine
[May 20, 2008]
Auburn oil plan an idea to help where it hurts
[May 19, 2008]
Farm bill: More help for needy, but no reform
[May 18, 2008]
Week of May 11 through May 17
Saturday Short Takes
We are proud of our Legionnaire of Honor
[May 17, 2008]
Kittens, other animals don't belong in trash
[May 17, 2008]
Festival honoree talented in many film disciplines
[May 17, 2008]
Sidney farmer responsible for his cows' journeys
[May 17, 2008]
Sentencing option needed for juvenile offenders
[May 17, 2008]
Boys & Girls Clubs safe sites that turn out confident, loved youth
[May 15, 2008]
Goodbye to rusty lawn ornaments? Not quite
[May 15, 2008]
Do school budgets really need two votes?
[May 14, 2008]
Keep science in the science class...and politics out of it
[May 13, 2008]
Idea a novel way for mentally ill to stay out of jail
[May 12, 2008]
When a child dies, some moms give up
[May 11, 2008]
Week of May 4 through May 10
Saturday Short Takes
MOOSE ARE ON THE MOVE, SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED
[May 10, 2008]
BUZZING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OWNERS BE WARNED
[May 10, 2008]
TODAY'S THE DAY WE ALL CAN HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
[May 10, 2008]
Rezoning vote confirms lot's likely function game
[May 9, 2008]
No fair changing rules in middle of election game
[May 8, 2008]
It takes a village
[May 7, 2008]
Will Maine lose some rural schools?
[May 6, 2008]
Wood-pellet industry shows great promise
[May 5, 2008]
Sex-offender list needs revision, but carefully
[May 4, 2008]
Week of April 27 through May 3
Saturday Short Takes
Wayne will miss retiring fire department 'savior'
[May 3, 2008]
Grants will help us keep invasive milfoil in check
[May 3, 2008]
Act by good people saved Norlands mansion
[May 3, 2008]
Parents cringe as more students play lacrosse
[May 3, 2008]
Fewer science, math students
[May 2, 2008]
Maine's spring floods life-changing for some
[May 2, 2008]
Federal probe of McGowan needs to be swift
[May 1, 2008]
Plotting a course for the North Woods
[April 30, 2008]
Edging toward a farm bill
[April 29, 2008]
Cybercommerce lets in thieves of 21st century
[April 28, 2008]
'Safe Routes' will rouse kids to walk, bike
[April 27, 2008]
Week of April 20 through April 26
Saturday Short Takes
DETERMINING CHILD'S GENDER BY WHAT MOM EATS
[April 26, 2008]
NEW AUGUSTA GROUP GIVES PURPOSE TO TREE HUGGERS
[April 26, 2008]
TRAIN AFICIONADOS MAY YET BE VINDICATED
[April 26, 2008]
Lay midwives should not give medications
[April 25, 2008]
911 consolidation naysayers' fear being borne out
[April 24, 2008]
Lawmakers had session that was largely effective
[April 23, 2008]
Earth Day '08
[April 22, 2008]
Selfless youths can inspire others to do good
[April 21, 2008]
Capital city's future hinges on Capitol ideas
[April 20, 2008]
Week of April 13 through April 19
Saturday Short Takes
THANKS TO FIRST RESPONDERS FOR RISKS THEY TAKE
[April 19, 2008]
SUMMER SCENES PAINTED ON WINTER CANVAS
[April 19, 2008]
SPRING SPORTS FINALLY BECKON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
[April 19, 2008]
Flag underfoot: Whether called art or desecration, First Amendment protects the act
[April 18, 2008]
Democrats slip in tax increases with night vote
[April 17, 2008]
Deadline looms for passage of farm bill
[April 16, 2008]
State woes don't necessarily need law to 'fix' them
[April 15, 2008]
Senators' ethics vote should be on record options
[April 15, 2008]
Leaving region power grid gives Maine options
[April 14, 2008]
Bridge repair must be priority
[April 14, 2008]
Mapping a promising future for Kennebec
[April 13, 2008]
Week of April 6 through April 12
Saturday Short Takes
PROJECTS WILL MAKE RIVER ACCESS EASIER FOR ALL
[April 12, 2008]
TODAY'S SURVEY WILL HELP POLICE DO THEIR JOB BETTER
[April 12, 2008]
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP MADE IN MAINE
[April 12, 2008]
Our job to keep POWs' sacrifice in our memory
[April 11, 2008]
We should ignore Heath, League, dogma of bigotry
[April 11, 2008]
Consolidation foes should ditch poison pill
[April 10, 2008]
Taking on the cyber-bullies
[April 9, 2008]
Private interest versus public obligation
[April 9, 2008]
I-295 detour: not pleasant, but necessary
[April 8, 2008]
Counting what needs to be counted
[April 7, 2008]
We are not entirely in control ...and that's a very good thing
[April 7, 2008]
Smoking is bad; people who smoke aren't
[April 6, 2008]

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McCullough interview Opinion Page Editor Naomi Schalit interviews David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "John Adams," the book that inspired the HBO series about the second U.S. President and American revolutionary leader.
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Adams' biographer gives 18th-century view of today's politics
[March 16, 2008]
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[January 27, 2008]
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