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Published
March 8, 2018

Ex-DHHS chief says department hiding behind confidentiality in child’s death

DHHS appears to be invoking confidentiality laws to justify not explaining its role, says Michael Petit, who was commissioner of what was then the Maine Department of Human Services.
Published
March 7, 2018

Maine Voices: Cumberland County’s emergency alert system a reliable tool for keeping citizens safe

It's extremely unlikely a false warning will be sent by mistake, so that's not a reason to skip signing up.
Published
March 7, 2018

Greg Kesich: Gov. LePage dreams up phony problem when state has real ones to solve

Legislators should ask why the non-issue of female genital mutilation in Maine is suddenly his big priority.
Published
March 6, 2018

Kathleen Parker: Donald Trump doesn’t mean anything he says … not for long

As weather changes, so will Trump's mind – on gun control, trade wars or just about anything else.
Published
March 6, 2018

Maine Voices: Prevent overdevelopment of the Munjoy Hill neighborhood

Otherwise, there is a chance that much of the architectural amenity of the Hill will be lost forever.

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Published
March 6, 2018

Commentary: Instead of fee on efficient vehicles, Maine should overhaul highway funding system

The annual surcharge idea is flawed in numerous ways. How about charging based on vehicle miles traveled?
Published
March 5, 2018

Maine Voices: Higher education suffers most from its lack of affordability

Expanding the reach of colleges and universities to all sectors of society is key to sustaining democracy.
Published
March 4, 2018

Maine Observer: Thoughts on the road not taken … anymore

Out in the dense Maine woods, Flagstaff Road is clearly what was intended, what was used, at one time, as a road.
Published
March 4, 2018

Maine Voices: U.S. government plagued by division

It's time to reinvite independent thought and civil discussion rather than turning entirely to political party platforms.
Published
March 3, 2018

Reps. Foley, Sanborn: Doctors – not insurers – should prescribe Mainers’ medications and treatment

Forcing Maine people to change medicine with the hope of saving a few dollars doesn't work.