Caron: Christmas memories that shaped us

Harmon: Germans do Christmas big

The attacks on holiday markets in Europe are a reminder of why we need Christmas.

Rooks: Global warming on wartime footing

With the election of Donald Trump, it will be difficult to make up ground against a problem that is getting worse.

Smith: A special Christmas at church

A new pastor has re-energenized the Readfield Methodist Church.

Maine Compass: Voting system denies democracy

One person does not always equal one vote, and that's a problem.

Lawton: A third way for rural Maine

Maine's rural areas have more to gain by helping small, young businesses get over the size and age barriers to continued growth than by hoping for renegotiated trade deals.

Parker: For Roof, death is too easy

The columnist looks toward the Bible for advice on how to serve justice in the South Carolina church shootings.

Column: Five myths about the Nativity

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Caron: The era of free trade is over

It hasn't worked out well for the average American worker.

Column: Waterville needs tougher ethics rules

The perceived conflicts of interest exposed during the budget process lead to distrust in government.