Author: Opinion Contributor
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Robert Kennedy’s nomination to head HHS puts the health of Americans at risk
“His skepticism of established medical science and the resulting degradation of public trust in our health institutions could undermine our ability to respond effectively to public health crises, from emerging infectious diseases to the ongoing opioid epidemic.”
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Letter: Not a fair fight between truth and falsehood
The poet John Milton said ‘Let [truth] and falsehood grapple,’ believing that truth would triumph. The contest is no longer equal.”
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Letter: Practicing random acts of kindness
“When I was in the hospital, if a doctor or nurse looked me straight in the eye, patted me on the shoulder, and gave me an encouraging word, it made my day.”
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Letter: Maine people deserve health care answers
“They took our votes. Now they should answer our questions and now not just before another election.”
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If you want fewer car crashes caused by deer, you have to allow hunting
“Disease, starvation, car accidents — these are the worst ways a deer can die. The best way? A quick, respectful and ethical arrow from a hunter.”
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Susan Collins deserves more credit for Social Security Fairness Act
“A true bipartisan victory, but a true Susan Collins victory as well!”
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Learn more about homelessness in Maine
“Homelessness is an issue everywhere in Maine.”
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The Bangor Mall was never a good idea
“Is it not ironic that the mall, once hailed as a shopper’s paradise, has itself become an abomination?”
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How to avoid lies with statistics
“Numbers do not lie, but the people who use them may be trying to spin the results to their benefit.”
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I hope Donald Trump can take us to ‘back when’
“On Jan. 20, the American people will have a new sheriff in town with promises of border control and safety, a thriving economy and two sex genders.”