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Columns

Published
July 8, 2020

Maine Voices: We know how to (relatively) safely reopen schools. Now we need the will, resources

Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.
Published
July 8, 2020

MaineDOT commissioner: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 2 for jobs, transportation projects

The need may never again be so high, and interest rates may never again be so low.
Published
July 7, 2020

Ex-Maine labor chief: Shoring up our unemployment system requires more than state action alone

States need more federal funding and flexibility, as well as a national strategy to protect and support front-line workers.
Published
July 7, 2020

Maine Voices: ‘No one is above the law’ – except members of Congress

They cannot be held accountable for any lies they tell as part of their official work, the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause states.
Published
July 5, 2020

The Maine Millennial: You don’t have to be a superhero to save a life

Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.

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Published
July 5, 2020

The View From Here: A perfect idea for an imperfect world

Thomas Jefferson's radical ideas transcend the limits of his imagination.
Published
July 5, 2020

Commentary: Efficiency Maine Trust has a 10-year record of energy-saving success

To sustain our economy and quality of life, we must aggressively shift to more efficient products that run on lower carbon energy.
Published
July 5, 2020

Jim Fossel: The right to hold unpopular views is under attack

Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her 'Declaration of Conscience' speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.
Published
July 5, 2020

Maine Observer: Lonely days for a therapy dog

Jonah relishes his work, forging connections with people using kindness and gentleness. He doesn’t understand why we’re not seeing them now.
Published
July 4, 2020

Maine Voices: Let’s say ‘thank you’ to the Founders on America’s birthday

Yes, we still have a great deal of work to do. But think of how much effort it took to establish our nation.