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Published
February 13, 2022

Maine Observer: A call to a neighbor might go a long way

When winter storms hit, Mainers used to look out for each other – one landline check-in at a time.
Published
February 13, 2022

Maine Voices: A message to extremists – grow up

The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, with their toy guns and mantras, are living out a boyhood fantasy that was never grounded in reality.
Published
February 13, 2022

Maine Voices: Don’t support theaters that haven’t lived up to diversity pledges

Artistic organizations are beholden to the desires of their audiences when it comes to programming.
Published
February 12, 2022

Maine Voices: Funding must follow mandate for Medicaid providers

People who care for Medicaid recipients deserve a living wage – but their employers can’t afford to pay it unless Maine raises the reimbursement rate.
Published
February 12, 2022

The humble Farmer: Living vicariously in a warm camper, not a cold house

This old man (who hates Maine winters) has been following his friends around Mexico with the aid of Google Maps.

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Published
February 12, 2022

Commentary: A senseless logjam is holding up nominations

Republicans are filibustering executive branch positions on an unprecedented scale. They aren’t helping anyone.
Published
February 11, 2022

Maine Voices: End racial profiling on Maine’s highways

A bill before the Legislature could give law enforcement fewer pretexts to make questionable stops.
Published
February 11, 2022

Commentary: Stop fossil fuel leasing on America’s public lands

This step – which President Biden could take at any time – will help prevent climate disaster and improve the health of our planet and our communities.
Published
February 10, 2022

Maine Voices: Protect Maine elections from foreign influence

A citizen initiative would close the loopholes that leave our referendum system vulnerable to abuse from overseas governments.
Published
February 10, 2022

Commentary: Moderate Republicans could save voting rights by following Bob Dole’s lead

Dole compromised to stand up for a government elected by all eligible Americans. Now senators like Lisa Murkowski, Mitt Romney or Susan Collins must do the same.