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Published
February 14, 2023

Commentary: Mandate for group homes could devastate Maine’s recovery community

Requiring recovery residences to spend money on installing sprinkler systems means that far fewer will open and some will close – all amid an overdose crisis and a housing shortage.
Published
February 13, 2023

The Conversation: What a second-century Roman citizen, Lucian, can teach us about diversity and acceptance
Published
February 13, 2023

Brunswick Public Art: We revised Brunswick mural plans, here’s why
Published
February 13, 2023

The Conversation: A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting
Published
February 13, 2023

Maine Voices: Will travel for lobsters – all the way from Philly

These longtime visitors to Bailey Island – who’ve been known to drive nine hours back home with one dog, four kids and 20 crustaceans – say, ‘Thank you, Maine lobstermen.’

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Published
February 13, 2023

Commentary: Earthquakes killed over 23,000 people last week. Three men are partly to blame.

While an earthquake is an act of nature, it’s not too soon to ask what contribution three political leaders have made to the extent of the disaster.
Published
February 12, 2023

Insight: Where’s our Pearl Harbor moment on climate change?

In 15 years, we could turn all this horror around. But we have to step off our complacent path, stop burning fossil fuels and start making moderate sacrifices.
Published
February 12, 2023

Maine Voices: Mainers being wrongly blinded by the light

Let there be ... darkness.
Published
February 12, 2023

Commentary: Aquaculture is fine, but corporate interests are pushing too far

Maine’s cold water, abundant forests of rockweed and talented workforce make it a great place for seaweed aquaculture. That does not mean a ‘roadmap’ of headlong intensification is in the state’s best interest.
Published
February 12, 2023

Commentary: Caregivers deserve better from Maine Med management

The unannounced removal of certain forms of paid leave is extremely discouraging for a union willing to bargain in good faith.