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Published
March 31, 2021

Maine Voices: Portland Chamber should apologize for working with KKK in 1923 to create city charter

The chamber must face the impact of its actions on marginalized communities and not use its outsize influence to sway the Charter Commission campaign.
Published
March 30, 2021

Maine Med executives: Nurses union trying to tear us down to build themselves up

California-based National Nurses United doesn’t share our values, and they’ll make it harder for us to work collaboratively with our nurses to address their concerns.
Published
March 30, 2021

Sen. Breen: The ‘Back to Basics’ Budget gives Mainers the stability to rebuild

Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
Published
March 28, 2021

Maine Growers Alliance: All we’re asking for is a fair shake

Changes in medical cannabis rules are needed, but a state proposal will drive up the cost without making patients safer.
Published
March 28, 2021

The Maine Millennial: ‘Cancel culture’ is part of freedom of speech

Even people with a lot of power should not be exempt from the consequences of what they say.

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Published
March 28, 2021

Jim Fossel: Stimulus checks show how small government could work

Rather than complicated programs that require layers of administration, direct payments ensure that help gets where it’s needed.
Published
March 28, 2021

The View From Here: Another gun debate? Start without me

We have to remember that every firearm death statistic marks a loss that never goes away.
Published
March 27, 2021

Rep. Nicole Grohoski: We should say ‘no’ to greenwashed power

A column by Greg Kesich is based on an invalid premise about Hydro-Quebec.
Published
March 27, 2021

Maine Voices: How Pine Tree Amendment could benefit Maine’s environment, economy and future

L.D. 489 would protect Mainers by providing a legal basis for citizens, and state and local governments to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Published
March 27, 2021

The humble Farmer: To some of us, a 1999 car is practically brand new

I’ve survived the years when I had to see what it was like to do 100 on a 1938 motorcycle. Now I’m heading for another one of life’s plateaus.