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Published
August 8, 2020

Commentary: By increasing federal support for Medicaid, Senate can save hospitals, lives

Voting for this policy will reveal that our lawmakers value compassion, justice and the human right of access to health care.
Published
August 8, 2020

Maine Voices: Portland Public Library committed to welcoming you back safely

We’re offering a popular no-contact pickup service, we’re seeking submissions for a COVID archive and we’ll soon eliminate overdue fines.
Published
August 7, 2020

U.S. attorney for Maine: Law enforcement here paying price for brutality elsewhere

Maine police officers aren’t perfect, but they are always trying to improve and they’re open to progressive policies and procedures.
Published
August 7, 2020

Bill Nemitz: It’s no longer just ‘helping the kids with their homework’

As another anything-but-normal school year looms, parents and guardians need to reach out for help – and give themselves a break.
Published
August 7, 2020

Maine Voices: Delaying vote on charter commissioners will disenfranchise Portlanders

Contrary to the corporation counsel’s advice, November is the right time for residents to decide who they want to design our new city government.

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Published
August 6, 2020

Maine Voices: Listening to atomic bombing survivors’ stories is more important than ever

On the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima, we must understand the effects of nuclear weapons and debate their role in our society.
Published
August 6, 2020

Health and human services director: India Street Clinic working hard to meet Portland’s public health needs

The STD clinic has added PrEP for HIV prevention, implemented online scheduling and is now offering at-home HIV testing.
Published
August 5, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Yes, we like Dr. Fauci better than we like President Trump – but he has no idea why

In a haze of self-pity, the chief executive speculates, ‘It can only be my personality.’ Not quite.
Published
August 5, 2020

Maine Voices: Child care essential for families to go back to work, students to go back to school

For Maine’s reopening to succeed, providers should be supported in a way that reflects their importance.
Published
August 5, 2020

Mike Thibodeau: Independent-minded and bipartisan, Sen. Collins is nobody’s ‘stooge’

Mainers deserve an honest and fair campaign without the falsehoods being pushed on us from people from away.