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Published
January 15, 2022

Another View: Democrats need to break grip of teachers unions

Saving the country’s students requires President Biden and other party leaders to show whose side they’re really on.
Published
January 15, 2022

The humble Farmer: You’ll always find diversion in the checkout line

People watching, speculating on others’ purchases and answering the eternal question ‘Is bourbon whiskey?’ will pass the time in any store.
Published
January 14, 2022

Our View: Safe storage should be required of every gun owner

Mandating that firearms be stored unloaded and locked will help save kids’ lives.
Published
January 14, 2022

Commentary: President Biden must honor his word to Black voters, Dr. King’s legacy

Candidate Biden pledged that diversity, equity and inclusion – especially voting rights – would be part of his platform. But his follow-through is unimpressive.
Published
January 14, 2022

Commentary: Freedom to Vote Act aligns with conservative values

We must recognize the need to strengthen our institutions and eliminate the partisan corruption tearing them down.

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Published
January 13, 2022

Maine Voices: Lobstermen want to follow science to protect environment, iconic industry

Don’t be fooled by a recent series: People in Maine’s fishing industry are pleading for rational policies, not denying them.
Published
January 13, 2022

Our View: Portland developer puts community before condos

Kevin Bunker sets a good example by building housing for homeless women who are dealing with substance use disorder.
Published
January 13, 2022

Commentary: Young people are winning elections. Now what?

Our young elected officials want training to craft and enact good policies for their constituents. We need to make sure they have the resources to get the job done.
Published
January 12, 2022

Leonard Pitts: Black Americans shared Sidney Poitier with the world, but he was all ours

The groundbreaking actor, who died last week, embodied Blackness with an unyielding insistence upon his own – and therefore, upon our – dignity and worth.
Published
January 12, 2022

Our View: Investment good news for Madison, and the rest of Maine

Financing has been secured for a project to convert a former paper mill into North America’s first wood-fiber insulation plant.