The pattern: Fairy-tale romance. Isolation from friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Threat of violence. Actual violence. Convincing apology. Repeat.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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What kids really learn when their parents hit them
They remember the punishment, but not the reason why.
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It’s official: Most road slobs drink Bud Light and smoke Marlboros
It’s no wonder, more and more land is posted against trespassers.
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On Obama’s Islamic State plan, voters aren’t divided along party lines
GOP leaders against plan, but most party voters agree with president.
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‘Innocent until proven guilty’ also should apply before trigger is pulled
Aquib Yacoob
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It’s time for fans to start quitting football
Violence on and off the field hurting players and their families.
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Food stamp error rate declined as rolls grew
Maine error rate fell more than 5 percentage points.
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Taking pulse of Augusta candidates
Interesting statements from a council candidate in Augusta
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Scotland may saw itself off from the United Kingdom
Then we could watch Scots discover the full impact of having to pay all the bills themselves.