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Published
October 6, 2023

Commentary: Portland needs elected leaders to take bold action on encampments

Until city councilors put solutions above rhetoric, nothing will change.
Published
October 6, 2023

Commentary: Broadband funding brings lifeline to Mainers most in need

A landmark law establishes a new paradigm for bringing broadband service to life: public-private partnerships between service providers and federal, state and local governments.
Published
October 6, 2023

Commentary: The Republicans are squabbling. Democrats are leading. You choose

There’s no nihilism caucus among House Democrats eager to burn democracy – and their own party – to the ground.
Published
October 5, 2023

Commentary: Public higher education enhances our communities in more ways than one

The success of public colleges and universities relies on public trust. We must not let that trust wane, says USM’s president.
Published
October 5, 2023

Commentary: Food inflation is a hardship outside the Fed’s control

Higher interest rates will do nothing to reverse the surging costs of basics such as meat or eggs. But shoring up the supply chain would help.

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Published
October 4, 2023

Commentary: This is the missing puzzle piece to getting COVID vaccines into arms

A successful public health response requires the perspectives of individuals who have studied how to help ensure that more people get health services that work.
Published
October 4, 2023

Clarence Page: How do we reduce the number of out-of-wedlock births? Strengthen families

Massive relief efforts during the pandemic offer lessons in how government can help people in crisis without increasing their dependency.
Published
October 4, 2023

Commentary: One-size-fits-all approach to PFAS impractical for Maine businesses

Responsible management calls for an amendment to the current ban that moves toward common-sense prioritization that evaluates the risk associated with each use.
Published
October 4, 2023

Commentary: No, Rep. Gaetz does not ‘govern’ the American people

A few choice words from the Florida lawmaker gave a whole lot away.
Published
October 3, 2023

Commentary: Keeping affirmative action for the military won’t guarantee diversity

The U.S. Supreme Court’s exemption – leaving aside its hypocrisy and racism – isn’t the way to ensure that the armed forces are diverse, equitable or inclusive.