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Published
September 29, 2019

Maine Voices: Our state should lead the way on opening up primaries to all voters

The current system gives presidential nominating power to the parties and takes it away from the people.
Published
September 29, 2019

Our View: Maine leads on climate response

A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.
Published
September 23, 2019

Some Mainers say opponents of vaccine law misled them in petition effort

Other voters are writing Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, asking him to remove their signatures.
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

Vaccine bill passed by lawmakers likely headed for statewide vote

Opponents of the new requirement for school-age immunizations submit more than enough valid signatures to challenge the law on the March ballot.

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Published
September 16, 2019

State panel gets rolling on effort to solve highway funding shortfall

The independent commission will look into ways to overcome the state's $140 million yearly funding gap for roads and bridges.
Published
September 16, 2019

Maine Voices: A public option is not enough – Maine needs universal coverage

A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers' health.
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 15, 2019

Jim Fossel: Presidential race could turn on Maine’s ranked-choice voting

In a close election, the system could consolidate the anti-Trump opposition in a way that will help Democrats.