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Published
March 30, 2022

Maine Voices: Let’s eliminate ‘the million word gap’ in kindergarten

Reading together for 20 minutes a day when your children are young will bear fruit for years to come, says Maine’s 2022 Mother of the Year.
Published
March 30, 2022

Commentary: Garland has more than enough to investigate Trump

A federal judge’s clear-eyed assessment of the ex-president’s intent to overturn the 2020 election adds to the pile of existing evidence.
Published
March 29, 2022

Maine Voices: ‘Strong’ mayor model doesn’t guarantee racial justice

Some cities with strong, executive mayors have many of the problems Portland's Charter Commission is seeking to solve.
Published
March 27, 2022

Maine Voices: Winning the war with words

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reminds us that words and symbols are powerful weapons in times of war.
Published
March 26, 2022

Maine Voices: Flavored tobacco ban won’t prevent kids from vaping

It's already illegal to sell tobacco to minors, so a ban on some products will affect only law-abiding Maine adults.

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Published
March 26, 2022

The humble Farmer: A bit of advice before you go …

Leaving a will that is at the mercy of a probate judge may not engender fond memories among your heirs.
Published
March 24, 2022

Maine Voices: Child care providers are the workforce behind the workforce

A lack of affordable child care for working parents is a brake on Maine employers' ability to hire.
Published
March 13, 2022

Insight: The news is wearing us out

Is ‘headline stress disorder’ real? Yes, but those who thrive on the news often lose sight of it.
Published
March 13, 2022

The Maine Millennial: A good house is hard to find

The Maine real estate market is rough for anyone without a big income.
Published
March 13, 2022

Jim Fossel: Maine Gov. Mills trying to make up for uninspiring track record

In what’s shaping up to be a good Republican year, the Democrat risks having to run on what little she’s accomplished in her first term.