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Columns

Published
October 22, 2019

Commentary: Developing the next generation of manufacturing talent will take fresh thinking

Ideas include raising wages, partnering with community colleges, making room for 'gig' workers and welcoming back retirees.
Published
October 21, 2019

Maine Voices: Forest products industry has much to celebrate

New investment in plant modernization and new goods heading to market mean the industry is back on the rise.
Published
October 20, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine Senate Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses

Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn't bode well for the party's electoral chances next year.
Published
October 20, 2019

Insight: Rural health care problems not covered by Medicare for All

The debate over which type of insurance system America should have eclipses description of other important policy matters.
Published
October 20, 2019

Bill Nemitz: Got a good story? These kids want to help tell it

Casco Bay High School's 'People of Portland Project, 2020' isn't just about learning to produce a narrative. It's about finding inspiration from the 'everyday' folks around us.

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Published
October 20, 2019

The Maine Millennial: The illogical politics of pregnancy

Every generation of American women faces workplace discrimination if they get pregnant.
Published
October 20, 2019

Maine Voices: Carbon pricing will help insure Earth against climate change

Just as President Reagan embraced a plan to heal the ozone layer, today's leaders, including Maine Sens. Collins and King, can take action to limit excessive warming.
Published
October 20, 2019

Maine Observer: Autumn leaves, a song of love and loss

Emotions abound in the season of brilliant colors and shorter days, sharpened by our knowledge of what comes next.
Published
October 19, 2019

Commentary: Reduction in Maine speeding fines hasn’t led to rise in speeding tickets

The state should use all available tools to enforce speed limits and educate the public about the risks of driving too fast.
Published
October 18, 2019

Bill Nemitz: A Maine senator, a constituent and a failure to communicate

It started as an airport chat between Sen. Susan Collins and a ‘rude’ constituent. Now it's the stuff of full-page newspaper ads.