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Columns

Published
October 24, 2017

Charles Lawton: Maine needs to dive into the pool of labor that stopped looking for a job

That resource offers the most workers, but to tap into it requires fundamental changes by employers and educators.
Published
October 23, 2017

Maine Voices: Wells game shows institutionalized racism needs to be put behind us

Now is the time for education, communication, and understanding our shared humanity.
Published
October 22, 2017

The last thank-you note for salmon?

If Maine is to see another season of fishing for salmon in the Penobscot River, regulations must be enforced and protected.
Published
October 22, 2017

Maine Observer: Combine love with food for fond memories

A cookie recipe handed down from a loving mother can make a heaping batch of remembering the past.
Published
October 22, 2017

Jim Fossel: Governor’s race will be wide open

With Susan Collins clearing the way, large fields on both sides will have a shot.

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Published
October 22, 2017

Cynthia Dill: Sexual harassment is about power, which women still lack

The power to work free of such constraints is integral to freedom.
Published
October 22, 2017

Commentary: It’s time to heed warnings regarding wildfires

Time will once again be marked by the eras before and after a great western blaze.
Published
October 21, 2017

The Maine Millennial: Dating in the Tinder age – both romantic and convenient

Who's got time to trawl for strangers in bars when there's an app that does the hard work for you?
Published
October 21, 2017

For young people to be career- and college-ready, school attendance matters

Reducing absenteeism can be a hidden key to improving student achievement and success.
Published
October 21, 2017

Special committee co-chair: Adult-use marijuana bill carefully crafted to make new industry, Maine communities safer

Failure to support the proposal will allow flawed aspects of the original referendum to take effect, says Falmouth Rep. Teresa Pierce.