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Maine Voices

Published
September 29, 2016

Importance of specialized medical care for injured veterans hits home

A York woman affected by military sexual trauma and PTSD says she's just one of hundreds of thousands who need places like Togus.
Published
September 28, 2016

Maine Voices: Facts show why we all – and Topsham voters – should move to cut plastic bag use

A proposed bag fee in Topsham discourages using plastic, which poses hazards , as well as paper bags that consume resources.
Published
September 27, 2016

Maine Voices: Referendum questions put new laws on a dangerous fast track

None of these proposals should be allowed to pass, or we can only expect more risky laws in the future.
Published
September 26, 2016

Maine Voices: History lesson vindicates students protesting national anthem

As Justice Fortas wrote in 1969, children don't shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse door.
Published
September 25, 2016

Maine Voices: Arctic opportunities exist in Maine right now

Establishing relationships with the people who live in the north is more important than new shipping lanes.

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Published
September 24, 2016

Strong UMaine enrollment shows our best-kept secret is getting out

Our top university offers an excellent education at an affordable price, and students are noticing.
Published
September 23, 2016

Technology offers solution to problem of unequal access to justice

Apps developed at Maine Law give low- and middle-income Mainers guidance, information and action plans addressing civil legal problems.
Published
September 22, 2016

Resist the urge to fast-track the Narrow Gauge through Gray Meadow

This large wetland is a floodwater holding area as well as state-designated wildlife habitat.
Published
September 21, 2016

Maine Voices: Minimum-wage hike would hurt Maine

Studies predict roughly 3,800 jobs would be lost and small businesses would be most affected.
Published
September 20, 2016

Maine Voices: Ranked-choice voting worked in Portland and will work in Maine

It can reduce negativity and increase the chances of electing candidates who will bring people together.