By Joseph Hennessey A common fallacy that the general public holds is that teachers and other public servants in education only work nine or 10 months out of the year.

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By Matthew Gagnon Let’s start with the obvious: absolutely no one is happy about the current state of college affordability, and no one is happy with America’s student loan racket.

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By Chris Sargent When it comes to hunting in Maine, no topic breeds more division between not only hunters and non-hunters but also within the hunting community itself than whether we should be able to hunt bears over bait.

By Matthew Gagnon Last week, the Maine Department of Labor announced that the state’s unemployment rate in January had declined to 2.

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By Dennis Marble Matt Gagnon recently published in this newspaper an opinion column based on experiences he and his family had in Deering Oaks Park in Portland.

By Amanda Beal Maine is synonymous with outdoor recreation.

By Matthew Gagnon Deering Oaks Park is an iconic part of the Portland cityscape, with more than 55 acres devoted to providing residents with a lush, beautiful place to gather and enjoy 55 acres of green public space in the heart of downtown.

By Karen Fussell and Tony Smith The Municipal Review Committee is a nonprofit organization representing 115 Maine communities that have joined together to ensure the affordable, long-term and environmentally sound disposal of their municipal solid waste.

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By Noel Bonam The hopeful eyes of seniors all across Maine are focused on Congress right now.

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By Matthew Gagnon It is the old, terrible and universally rejected idea that simply refuses to die.

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