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Published
September 20, 2019

Our View: Mainer with autism takes pioneering step

Joshua Strong, once deemed 'incapacitated,' is now in control of his life, thanks to innovative policies and reliable supports and services.
Published
September 19, 2019

Our View: We’ll all be safer on the roads with hand-held phone ban

Devices designed to command your attention are not fit for a driver behind the wheel.
Published
September 18, 2019

Our View: Bomb robot aside, Dixmont police shooting a lot like others

The case of Michael Grendell – who was seriously injured and saw his house destroyed during a mental health crisis – shows why a new state review panel is necessary.
Published
September 17, 2019

Our View: Small change could make a big difference in stopping suicide

Changing the hotline number to 988 would give those in crisis an easier way to get help.
Published
September 17, 2019

Another View: Wilbur Ross must go – the commerce secretary is nothing but ethical trouble

His alleged threat to fire NOAA staffers for contradicting the president on Hurricane Dorian should be the last straw.

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Published
September 16, 2019

Our View: Kent State’s thoughtless action sets back women’s sports

The University of Maine and Temple field hockey teams were treated like second-class athletes.
Published
September 15, 2019

Another View: When Congress failed, Maine stepped in on drug prices

Sen. Susan Collins and other politicians in Washington talk a lot about taking on Big Pharma – lawmakers in Augusta actually do it.
Published
September 15, 2019

Our View: Maine legislators right to focus on solution to long-term caregiver shortage

Last year's unsuccessful referendum campaign should not be the last word on a looming crisis.
Published
September 14, 2019

Another View: Let’s not trade accurate hurricane forecasting for a faster Instagram

Federal agencies should reach an agreement over 5G power levels that puts public safety first.
Published
September 13, 2019

Our View: Some defenders of Skowhegan Indians mascot not ready to move on

But the resentment of a few people at the discontinuation of the mascot should not overshadow recent progress.