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August 4, 2022

Tom Purcell: The keys to living well
Published
August 4, 2022

Our View: The number of uninsured Americans is at an all-time low. Let’s keep it that way

If Congress doesn't act, then millions of Americans could lose health coverage at the end of the year.
Published
August 4, 2022

Commentary: It’s time to raise the federal minimum wage

The bottom line? As prices and profits soar, $7.25 just isn't what it used to be.
Published
August 4, 2022

Commentary: November’s election gives Maine a chance to build on recent progress

Social and economic reforms spurred by the pandemic are proof that we are capable of meaningful change. Let’s keep going.
Published
August 3, 2022

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Bill Russell was ‘an arrogant Negro’ to the end

To speak up in the 1960s was dangerous – to livelihood and, conceivably, to life. Russell did it anyway. And kept doing it.

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Published
August 3, 2022

John Micek: Here’s how broken Washington really is
Published
August 3, 2022

Maine Voices: Here and everywhere, cashiers should be allowed to take a seat

American supermarket and retail workers deserve better than the standard – standing – American check stand.
Published
August 3, 2022

Our View: Maine has crossed a drought threshold

For the third consecutive summer, the state is in dire need of rainfall. Despite our mostly adequate water supply, it’s not too soon to think seriously about conserving water.
Published
August 3, 2022

Commentary: At last, a simple strategy for COVID booster shots

The September rollout of shots tailored to BA.4 and BA.5 could be the beginning of putting the COVID vaccine on an annual schedule.
Published
August 2, 2022

Our View: Bill Russell’s legacy goes far beyond his 11 championships

A principled and uncompromising activist, Russell used his status to stand up for racial justice.