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Published
June 23, 2021

Commentary: Medicare must study unproven, expensive Alzheimer’s drug

Taxpayers and patients cannot afford to pay a high price for a treatment not known to be effective.
Published
June 23, 2021

Maine Voices: The Tulsa Race Massacre is America’s own Tiananmen Square

We too have buried both bodies and the truth. Only when we admit our past can we stand with the victims of other nations.
Published
June 22, 2021

Commentary: As an employer, the state of Maine must stop subsidizing low-wage work

The state should lead by example and start paying all state workers at least $15 an hour.
Published
June 22, 2021

Maine Voices: Ambivalence persists about roles, rights of Mainers with disabilities

Two recent stories show we’re undermining our pledges of inclusion by perpetuating a history rife with prejudice and bias.
Published
June 21, 2021

Maine Voices: Let voters decide public power question

Investor-owned utilities have proven that they can sow doubt, but they haven't shown they can deliver affordable and reliable power.

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Published
June 20, 2021

Maine Voices: Imagining a different way of celebrating Father’s Day

When everyone’s focus turns to Dad, why not use that special attention to help others?
Published
June 20, 2021

The View From Here: Juneteenth is a symbol that matters

Putting the end of slavery on par with the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a significant event.
Published
June 20, 2021

Insight: Science won’t end COVID debates

We can’t expect that everyone will ever agree on whether lockdowns were worth it.
Published
June 20, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Father’s Day wish for dads – take care of your health

Your kids care about you, and they want you to care about yourselves.
Published
June 20, 2021

Maine Observer: One father’s work is never done

A dad who balances a job with child care responsibilities gets his due from his spouse.