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Published
February 1, 2022

Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help

We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
Published
February 1, 2022

Maine Voices: Time to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in Portland

We aren’t on a level playing field when the tobacco companies are allowed to sell products specifically designed to hook children on nicotine.
Published
January 30, 2022

The View From Here: ‘The Curse of Bigness’

The arrival of yet another big-box retailer in southern Maine is nothing to celebrate.
Published
January 30, 2022

Jim Fossel: Ukraine shows why democracies need our support

Russia and China have seen that we won't do much when they bully their neighbors.
Published
January 30, 2022

Maine Voices: Enough is enough

As we reach winter’s halfway point, we assess whether we have enough fuel and food – literally and figuratively – for the rest of the season.

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Published
January 30, 2022

The Maine Millennial: ‘The Protocol’ is becoming a COVID commonplace

As we enter the pandemic’s third year, controlling the coronavirus' spread has changed how we live.
Published
January 29, 2022

Maine Voices: With flu on the rise amid COVID pandemic, it’s time to get vaccinated

The uptick in influenza cases is an unwelcome change from last year’s season, which was mild because of masking and distancing.
Published
January 29, 2022

The humble Farmer: Internet keeps my door open to the weird wide world

Two years into the pandemic, I can't be the only one who has no idea what my friends’ voices sound like. But they have plenty to say online.
Published
January 29, 2022

Rep. Blume: Climate education bill will meet needs of underserved Maine students, schools

All young Mainers need the tools to live, work and succeed on a rapidly warming planet.
Published
January 28, 2022

Maine Voices: The most important decision all of us can make, now and later? Adapt.

If we’re serious about not letting climate change and global pandemics sink civilization, then we must work toward solutions rather than creating obstacles.