Maine Voices
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
Maine Voices: Don’t tell me we can’t effectively tackle the housing crisis
The contrast between ‘high-end’ development and city encampments seems as stark to me as that between the present day and the Second World War.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2023
Maine Voices: The times have changed. Our gun laws must change with them.
As a teenager, I willingly handed over a firearm I’d created for fun when I found out that owning it was a federal offense. Why can’t we restrict the most deadly weapon of our own era?
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Maine Voices: It’s as unfortunate as it is true – you can’t make old friends
Despite being complete opposites, Lucille and I thrived together throughout 53 years of friendship.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2023
Maine Voices: Celebrate July Fourth by encouraging youth civic engagement
Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There’s a lot to be gained from working together.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Maine Voices: Politicians will not be the people to save our political system
Luckily, most of us aren’t politicians.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2023
Maine Voices: Rent control laws do not build rental housing in Portland
Instead, consider more stringent regulation of Airbnbs, more investment in public housing and changing land use codes to allow more low- and moderate-income housing.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Maine Voices: Portland forfeits revenue amid budget crisis to offer free downtown parking
The city is choosing to forgo an estimated $100,000 a year in revenue that could fund services more essential than spaces for 22 car owners.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Maine Voices: Thrifty Mainers find more life in Bette Davis’ ‘Whales of August’ gloves
Long after Hollywood left Cliff Island, the gloves will be the focus of a benefit auction.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Maine Voices: Scientists, engineers should lead the fight against climate change
National governments aren’t capable of meeting the Paris targets. The crisis derives from technical issues, and resolving it is ultimately a technical matter.
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
Maine Voices: ISO New England is MIA as states fight climate change
While an enhanced role for the states is a positive development, it raises important questions about the role and future of the region’s power grid operator.
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