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Columns

Published
November 7, 2019

Gov. Mills: Two years after voters backed Medicaid expansion, we’re on our way to a healthier Maine

With crucial coverage now in place, people are getting much-needed screenings and treatment.
Published
November 7, 2019

Maine Voices: Communicator stepping into the world of cancer patient advocacy

I'm in a unique position to help other people with colorectal cancer, one of the most deadly yet least discussed cancers.
Published
November 6, 2019

Leonard Pitts: Get over it, boomers! Gen Z’s disdain for us is the natural order of things

The kids may 'OK' this boomer to their hearts' content – someday, they'll fill his shoes.
Published
November 6, 2019

Court must uphold Portland voters’ right to decide on campaign funding program

This is now a question of ensuring that elected officials and unelected city staff act in accord with the Maine and U.S. constitutions.
Published
November 6, 2019

Maine Voices: Nonprofits need recognition and partnerships, not just checks and cash

Just like the public expects top-notch service from local companies, they also want the business community to lead on social change.

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Published
November 5, 2019

Commentary: Changing our thinking about climate change will define a path toward a resilient Maine coast

A conference this week is bringing together fishermen, scientists, policymakers and others focused on forward-looking decision-making.
Published
November 5, 2019

Portland assessor: Citywide revaluation is a time to ensure property-tax fairness

Benefits of the reassessment process include a decrease in taxes for some (yes, really) and an increase in Homestead Exemption relief.
Published
November 4, 2019

Maine Voices: Childhood adversity is a public health crisis

Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.
Published
November 3, 2019

Jim Fossel: Slow bureaucracy stifles new ideas

We can wait years for the Washington bureaucracy to issue rules to implement laws passed by the people's representatives.
Published
November 3, 2019

The Maine Millennial: A rendezvous that’s worth driving through New Jersey

Even that dark force of the Garden State can't stop this family from a much-desired reunion.