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Published
November 12, 2021

Maine Voices: Business, higher ed have the same problem – can they work together to solve it?

The answer for Maine lies in presenting a new education and career pathway that combines work and studies at the same time.
Published
November 11, 2021

Commentary: Colin Powell’s funeral was a missed opportunity to unite the country

Collective mourning has long brought Americans together.
Published
November 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Get our state back to work by getting fully vaccinated

Controlling COVID and fully reopening schools and shopping and entertainment venues will take the pressure off struggling families.
Published
November 10, 2021

Leonard Pitts: ‘Blonde hair white skin’ did work in Jan. 6 rioter’s favor

Jenna Ryan predicted she wouldn’t be jailed. She was wrong – but that doesn't undercut her point about color-coded justice.
Published
November 10, 2021

Maine Voices: There is a state-level solution to high prescription drug costs

Other states have passed laws regulating pharmacy reimbursements. Why not Maine?

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Published
November 10, 2021

Commentary: We know what works to keep Maine kids safe. Now it’s time to act.

‘Kinship care,’ increasing the availability of treatment foster homes and intervening with high-risk families succeeded before – and can again.
Published
November 7, 2021

Maine Observer: You never really leave your hometown

A lifetime of friendships and memories came around for a loved one's funeral.
Published
November 6, 2021

The humble Farmer: This ought to set the dentist’s teeth on edge

To cap off the day, I wound up feeding a visiting dog our supper. At least he’s a good boy.
Published
November 3, 2021

Leonard Pitts: White students may not be as fragile as some parents seem to think

At least one teacher has found that students are not traumatized when they hear the truth, but they are angry that they hadn't heard it before.
Published
October 27, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Unchecked power is accountable only to itself

Many police officers act as if they know that they will never be held accountable for mistreating the public they are supposed to serve.