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Published
April 4, 2021

Maine Observer: ‘Betta or vorse?’ – a time for the truth

From childhood at the optometrist to adulthood watching senators assess the events of Jan. 6, a clear-eyed view is vital.
Published
April 3, 2021

Commentary: Portland has chance to get it right, OK Munjoy Hill Historic District

The proposal will not prevent change, but in conjunction with land-use tools already approved by the City Council, it will help to manage and guide ongoing growth.
Published
April 3, 2021

Maine Voices: Antiquated car testing standards boost risk of injury, death for women

After a freak accident turned freak injury, research leads a college student to conclude that we won’t have safer vehicles until we have better crash test dummies.
Published
April 3, 2021

Commentary: Online registration would strengthen Mainers’ ability to vote

Passing L.D. 1126 will enable more people to participate in our democracy, making our representation stronger.
Published
April 2, 2021

Commentary: Which superhero should we call if the Suez gets blocked again? An expert weighs in

If only we could have unplugged the vital shipping route just by calling on one of the superpowerful. A physicist shares ideas on how that might work.

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Published
April 2, 2021

Maine Voices: The unexpected COVID-19 vaccine side effect – ‘I’m not crying, you’re crying’

I was prepared for a sore arm or flu-like symptoms, but I was not ready for the wave of emotion after the year tumbled down on me.
Published
April 1, 2021

Commentary: What makes high-quality child care, and why is it so important right now?

A central Maine program that models best early education practices has proven outcomes for our youngest children, their families and the workforce.
Published
April 1, 2021

Maine Voices: ‘No’ to Munjoy Hill Historic District, ‘yes’ to ReCode revamp

Strengthening the process Portland is using to update its land-use code is a better way to address concerns about housing, equity and sustainability.
Published
March 31, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Republican voter restrictions are Jim Crow 2.0, and they won’t stand

In Georgia and states across the country, fearful legislators are trying to suppress the vote. But Black Americans can outflank, outfight and outlast them.
Published
March 31, 2021

Commentary: For the well-being of all Mainers, let’s reinvest in Land for Maine’s Future

Supporting the LMF bond will conserve working forests, build recreation infrastructure, protect the climate and give more people access to nature’s benefits.