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In the 236 years since ratification of the Constitution, 45 men have served as president of the United States. Come January, that number will remain the same, even though history was made on Tues...

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/view-from-away-trump-shocked-the-system-again-with-a-resounding-white-house-win/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/brian-heath-focus-on-your-house-not-the-white-house/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/charlie-bernstein-who-will-be-here-to-rescue-us-from-ourselves/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/david-doreau-mulched-leaves-better-than-letting-leaves-lie/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/gretchen-johnson-this-november-make-sure-no-one-grieves-alone/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/heidi-chadbourne-article-on-civic-service-was-spot-on/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/joe-fisher-pricey-rail-upgrade-needs-rethinking/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/john-benoit-litigation-cant-heal-but-can-hopefully-help-shooting-victims/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/natalie-jones-ld-1877s-approval-a-win-for-families-in-need/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/patrick-quinn-after-the-election-lets-be-calm-strategic/

A hostile administration will compound the challenges Maine faces in reaching its ambitious renewable energy goals.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/opinion-trump-administration-could-snuff-out-offshore-wind/

November 7, 2024

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/todays-editorial-cartoon-1942-2/

Donald Trump's stunning return to the White House means that new battle lines are forming, the columnist writes.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/douglas-rooks-america-the-united-still-a-distant-goal/

For months, perhaps years, Trump’s advisers have been preparing proposed executive orders, legislative drafts and lists of loyalists to carry them out, starting next Jan. 20.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/commentary-trumps-second-term-likely-to-be-much-different/

In 1964, Bob Dylan reportedly introduced the Beatles to cannabis, a seminal moment in the 60-year campaign to legalize marijuana. Before that, marijuana was hardly a part of mainstream American s...

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/commentary-todays-potent-marijuana-is-spawning-public-health-dangers-that-we-shouldnt-ignore/

November 6, 2024

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/todays-editorial-carton-3-2/

Much-needed funds are not going where they need to go, the senator writes.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/sen-brad-farrin-bureaucracy-infighting-shouldnt-be-a-part-of-funding-maines-ems-units/

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a fact of life for many people, veterans or not. Treatments are improving, but the shadow still hangs over millions of people.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/05/opinion-ptsd-is-omnipresent-and-devastating/

When it comes to electricity price spikes, it's not the problem; it's part of the solution.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/05/opinion-maines-energy-future-demands-a-clear-path-for-community-solar/

Our intent is to give you fact-based, reliable information in an array of critical areas: health care, education, climate, jobs and wages, infrastructure, so you can make the best choice for pres...

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/04/scholars-strategy-network-which-candidate-is-best-for-you-and-your-family/

As the nation votes, it’s easy to focus on candidates, policies and outcomes of the elections. Yet, behind every successful election are millions of dedicated elections professionals and poll w...

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/04/commentary-salute-our-frontline-heroes-of-democracy/

This week, as many Americans fret over what our country will look like after the upcoming national election, much of the world is fretting with us. The United States may not be the unipolar power...

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/04/commentary-as-americans-wait-for-their-election-the-world-waits-for-it-too/

That group could lose up to two-thirds of their retirement earnings under the current system, but help may be on the way from Washington.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/04/opinion-public-sector-and-government-employees-getting-the-short-end-of-the-social-security-stick/

November 4, 2024

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/04/todays-editorial-cartoon-1939-2/

The coming days, if not weeks, will be tense and they may be difficult. It's worth trying to shift our focus to what comes next.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/our-view-think-about-what-comes-after-nov-5/

It's high time these programs showed more realistic medical recoveries that reflect real life experiences.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/opinion-tv-medical-dramas-could-use-a-reality-check/

Two of my ancestors would have been on different sides of Trump's rally in New York City.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/the-maine-millennial-msg-spectacle-stirs-up-a-complex-family-history/

Every school in the state should be paying attention to what's happened here.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/our-view-hazing-at-lisbon-high-school-a-cautionary-tale/

The rich history of past bipartisan cooperation on climate change should be used as inspiration to protect and build on President Biden’s recent successes.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/opinion-maine-delegation-should-take-a-page-from-the-history-books-on-climate-action/

It’s time for our communities to rally behind these women and support them during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/opinion-outreach-critical-for-pregnant-women-with-substance-use-disorder/

In one case after another, the former presidents is full of performance and devoid of real ideas, the columnist writes.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/hilary-koch-donald-trump-is-all-fries-no-substance/

It's happened before, most notably in Florida in 2000 between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/jim-fossel-this-election-could-get-very-messy-very-quickly/

November 3, 2024

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/todays-editorial-cartoon-1940-2/

November 2, 2024

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/02/todays-editorial-cartoon-1941-2/

There are few, if any, ways for our nation to recover from crossing the line of using the military against the American people.

https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/02/opinion-american-militarys-reputation-at-risk-if-trump-wins/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/01/ann-roberts-larochelles-letters-of-support-left-an-impression/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/01/abigail-st-valle-raegan-larochelle-builds-consensus-delivers-results/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/dean-crocker-mainegeneral-nurses-deserve-praise/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/penny-morrell-dan-newman-the-smart-republican-choice/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/richard-thomas-vote-to-protect-our-childrens-climate-future/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/dennis-perkins-can-nation-put-principle-above-party/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/patrick-quinn-trump-appeals-to-those-against-the-establishment/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/ryan-hross-republican-ads-leave-out-important-context/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/diane-plaisted-larochelle-truly-cares-about-our-community/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/diane-weinstein-and-claude-francke-democratic-candidates-need-your-vote/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/dr-patricia-patterson-i-trust-larochelle-to-make-informed-decisions/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/earl-watts-dale-macklin-the-clear-choice-for-winslow-town-council/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/edward-democracy-raegan-larochelle-understands-constituents-does-the-work/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/elayne-and-bob-richard-matt-townsend-would-represent-fairfield-well/

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https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/gary-bestwick-three-issues-concern-bible-believers-this-election/