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Columns

Published
July 4, 2020

Commentary: A vote for universal broadband in Maine is a vote for equitable education

Voting ‘yes’ on 1 is a vote to equip students with the scientific literacy needed to pursue careers in a 21st-century economy.
Published
July 4, 2020

The humble Farmer: Party animal hides out on the farm – from ticks, not COVID

Told to stay out of the sun, humble is grateful for a young neighbor who likes weeding, picking carrots and repairing things bought at the dump store.
Published
July 3, 2020

Sen. Cyrway: Maine’s school resource officers are too valuable to lose

Abolishing the program will affect safety and eliminate a tool for breaking down barriers between young people and law enforcement.
Published
July 2, 2020

Commentary: Mainers can’t be heard when big money in politics drowns them out

The 2020 election is on pace to be Maine’s most costly – join Stand With Maine and support a constitutional amendment to allow spending limits.
Published
July 2, 2020

Maine Voices: In the spirit of this great country, let’s beat COVID-19

‘By wearing a mask and keeping at least 6 feet apart, you are telling strangers that you care about them,’ says the owner of Bull Feeney’s.

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Published
July 1, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Russian bounty briefing or meeting with Fox stars – Trump’s choice is obvious

For every egregious misstep, the president has an excuse. Will this latest episode be a bridge too far for his supporters?
Published
July 1, 2020

Bill Nemitz: Collins stumbles over another promise made – and broken

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh once assured Maine's senior senator he'd respect legal precedent – until he didn't.
Published
July 1, 2020

Sen. Sanborn: Access to affordable health coverage critical to combating, containing COVID-19

The need has never been more apparent than it is now, amid a pandemic and an economic downturn.
Published
July 1, 2020

Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions

A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
Published
June 30, 2020

Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond

The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.