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Published
March 15, 2020

Insight: Market crash could be silver lining in coronavirus response

If wealthy people weren't seeing their stocks lose value, we might still be downplaying the pandemic risk.
Published
March 15, 2020

Sen. King: Happy birthday, Maine – here’s to another 200 years of prosperity, community and common sense

On March 15, the anniversary of the day that we became the 23rd state, a look back on the people and events that have brought us to this milestone.
Published
March 14, 2020

The humble Farmer: Journeying far and near in search of romance

'Where did you two meet?' At sea, around the neighborhood, or in humble's Model T.
Published
March 14, 2020

Commentary: Virus outbreak disrupts at-risk Mainers’ access to food

We must rally now to keep our vulnerable neighbors healthy, and work to make nutrition insecurity a thing of the past.
Published
March 13, 2020

Bill Nemitz: As virus spreads, keep your distance from older Mainers but don’t leave them isolated

A COVID-19 dilemma: How do we support our most vulnerable neighbors without infecting them.

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Published
March 13, 2020

Scarborough, Bridgton chiefs: Jailing Mainers for drug use or possession won’t solve addiction problem

Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.
Published
March 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine voters want children immunized – here’s how psychology can help make that happen

Establishing incentives, setting up reminders and removing financial and logistical barriers can motivate people to get their kids vaccinated.
Published
March 12, 2020

Maine Voices: Vision for regional greenway development includes current, future train passage

L.D. 2124 would ensure that unused Maine rail corridors don't stay stagnant indefinitely.
Published
March 11, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Acceptance of ‘alternative facts’ on coronavirus has scary implications

A virus respects no ideological borders, so the right wing's refusal to respect reality puts everyone at risk.
Published
March 11, 2020

Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction

The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.