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Published
August 27, 2021

Commentary: Even the best climate forecasts are still shaded by clouds

More certain than ever about global warming, scientists still struggle to understand the role of water in the atmosphere.
Published
August 26, 2021

Commentary: In response to delta variant, FDA must fast-track COVID vaccine for kids under 12

Faster authorization will save tens of thousands of child hospitalizations, hundreds of child deaths and, through reduced spread, thousands of adult lives.
Published
August 26, 2021

Maine Voices: Still cynical about changes in child care workforce – please prove me wrong

Early childhood education won’t be high-quality, affordable and well compensated until and unless it is part of the common good, just like public school.
Published
August 25, 2021

Leonard Pitts: We’re still marching for what already should be ours

On the March on Washington’s anniversary, let’s channel the energy of the man who never ceased demanding that America be what America said it was.
Published
August 25, 2021

Maine Voices: Opening my mind and my palate has delicious results

A taste of mulberries in a New York botanical garden introduces a Portland resident to the idea of growing them at home.

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Published
August 25, 2021

Commentary: How this enslaved man’s story could persuade more Black Americans to get vaccinated

Highlighting the historic role of an African man named Onesimus, who introduced the idea of inoculation in early America, offers a source of pride.
Published
August 24, 2021

Rep. Brennan: Maine Legislature takes vital action on homelessness, property tax relief

Using state and federal funds, the Legislature adopted a three-pronged strategy to address these challenges, in Portland and statewide.
Published
August 24, 2021

Commentary: Why President Biden should not reward Rahm Emanuel

Based on Emanuel’s time as mayor of Chicago, giving him a plum position in the administration betrays voters who care about police reform.
Published
August 22, 2021

Jim Fossel: Poliquin enters a new world in race for his old seat in Congress

Events of the last few years, from COVID to Jan. 6, will force the candidate to run on more than his record.
Published
August 22, 2021

The View From Here: Jared Golden playing a dangerous game

Renegade Democrats say they are promoting an infrastructure deal, but they are actually endangering it and much more.