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Columns

Published
May 20, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Do COVID deniers even know what the truth is?

The president's announced use of an unproven treatment is just the latest example of people lying to us, and to themselves.
Published
May 20, 2020

Sen. Hamper: Looming Maine budget crisis calls for old-fashioned solutions

Instead of drawing down the Rainy Day Fund or becoming depending on federal handouts, we must accept a smaller state government.
Published
May 20, 2020

Maine Voices: Pandemic underscores urgency of taking action on climate change

The toll of coronavirus is a lesson to us in the high cost of delay.
Published
May 19, 2020

Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program

Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
Published
May 19, 2020

Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces

As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.

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Published
May 17, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion

As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
Published
May 17, 2020

Maine Observer: Re-learning how to say hello

The coronavirus pandemic has taught us how to live without handshaking. What will take its place?
Published
May 17, 2020

Maine Voices: Recovery community offers insight into living during lockdown

Connection, structure and the ability to laugh at yourself are key to surviving and helping others make it through, too.
Published
May 17, 2020

Jim Fossel: Complex politics behind statewide corridor vote

Democrats and Republicans haven't clearly split along party lines on a referendum aimed at blocking a western Maine power project.
Published
May 17, 2020

The View From Here: There’s no magic switch for Maine’s economy

Maine's economy was shut down by a global pandemic, not by a superpower-equipped governor.