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Columns

Published
October 24, 2021

Bill Nemitz: Not happy with your internet? Now’s the time to do something about it

Maine's $150 million broadband expansion will go first to those communities that have a plan.
Published
October 24, 2021

Maine Voices: Social media is a double-edged sword, but it can be used for good

Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.
Published
October 24, 2021

Commentary: He spoke truth to democracy’s real power – you

Unlike today’s Washington Republican elites, Colin Powell had the guts to tell the American public what was self-evident.
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October 24, 2021

The View From Here: A tale of Maine’s two senators

Susan Collins and Angus King both represent Maine in Washington, but they seem to be doing fundamentally different jobs.
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October 24, 2021

Jim Fossel: Welcome to Maine! Don’t forget to vote

Maine's off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.

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Published
October 24, 2021

Maine Voices: ‘Right to food’ amendment would have unintended consequences

The vaguely worded right could end up gutting state and local animal welfare and food safety laws.
Published
October 23, 2021

The humble Farmer: Just me and my several million closest relatives

My brother started out with a cardboard chart of seven generations – now I’m online trying to trace us back to Attila the Hun.
Published
October 23, 2021

Maine Voices: Vote A for smaller shelters, better path forward for our unhoused neighbors

Portland doesn’t have to build the largest shelter north of Boston in order to provide effective services.
Published
October 22, 2021

Maine Voices: Don’t like the CMP corridor? Consider the alternatives

To supply the same amount of power as NECEC, it would take 2,500 wind turbines, 25 million solar panels or 24 new Wyman Dams.
Published
October 22, 2021

Commentary: With David Flanagan’s death, country loses model of bipartisan camaraderie

His work across the aisle during the Senate’s Katrina inquiry helped pave the way for legislation that has made us all safer.