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Published
April 23, 2019

Maine Voices: Establishing overdose-prevention sites will save Mainers’ lives

The Legislature has a chance to lead the nation in harm-reduction practice by passing L.D. 949.
Published
April 22, 2019

Maine Voices: Bayside the wrong place for healing shelter

In a neighborhood working to get back on its feet, women who are trying to do the same run the risk of being retraumatized.
Published
April 21, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine’s Green New Deal as substance-free as the federal version

The state's proposed response to the climate crisis also makes a lot of promises for other people to keep.
Published
April 21, 2019

Bill Nemitz: On cancer and credit cards: Speaking her truth to the guys in suits

As paid lobbyists line up in Augusta against a package of prescription medication reform bills, the lone voice of a woman from Limestone lays bare the travesty of high drug prices.
Published
April 21, 2019

The Maine Millennial: There’s no way to win pothole slalom

A reasonable gas tax hike would provide the money Maine needs to fix its roads.

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Published
April 21, 2019

Commentary: Anita HIll’s testimony is again on center stage

Joe Biden still has to account for his leadership of the 1991 Senate Judiciary Committee hearings that put Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment.
Published
April 21, 2019

Maine Voices: Students don’t get commencement guidance when they really need it

Advice to those starting college: Reach out to faculty, lean on your advisers, talk to career-services staff and be flexible.
Published
April 21, 2019

Maine Observer: Fog makes beach vacations better

Take a walk along the sands, but don’t talk – this is your time to listen to what’s going on.
Published
April 20, 2019

Sen. Millett: Maine families, law enforcement need tool to help people in crisis

L.D. 1312 would help ensure that those at risk don't do harm, while still protecting their rights as gun owners.
Published
April 20, 2019

Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages

In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that's putting consumer solvency at risk.