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Columns

Published
May 15, 2021

Maine Voices: As need for shelters in Portland grows, so does resistance to them

It’s a lot easier to stop things than it is to create solutions – but it helps neither people experiencing homelessness nor the community at large.
Published
May 15, 2021

Commentary: Future of Republican Party depends on more Republicans like Susan Collins

She has defended Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney – and she could form a Senate bloc of Republicans who are willing to seek bipartisan compromise.
Published
May 14, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and assemble

To fight the pandemic, we need to assume the responsibility of superheroes.
Published
May 14, 2021

Sen. Farrin: Mills administration hasn’t earned our trust on COVID efforts

The data that state public health officials have given Mainers are inconsistent and inaccurate, leading us to wonder what else is being omitted.
Published
May 13, 2021

Commentary: Dark money erodes our trust in democracy – Maine’s senators can restore it

The For the People Act will ensure our state’s candidates don’t see a repeat of the deluge of outside spending that took place in 2020.

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Published
May 13, 2021

Maine Voices: Let’s seize this opportunity to invest in all young people

Portland-area teens will benefit if we channel new COVID response funds into the places where they live, learn, work and play.
Published
May 12, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Accused Capitol rioter has a novel defense – Fox News made him do it

The framing of Anthony Antonio’s lawyer minimizes the most serious threat to the U.S. Capitol since 1865.
Published
May 12, 2021

Maine Voices: New U.S. intelligence report suggests how Maine can address global trends

We're in a good position to improve the lives of people without college degrees, to welcome foreigners to a democratic society and to diversify our workforce.
Published
May 12, 2021

Commentary: Climate policies must create good-paying, quality jobs for an equitable Maine economy

Project labor agreements allow any contractor to bid – and they keep reputable contractors from being underbid by those who cut corners.
Published
May 11, 2021

Commentary: Eid unites Muslims in a world that is still socially distant

The ‘Holiday of the Feast,’ which starts Thursday, marks the end of a month of abstinence from food and drink during daylight hours.