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Published
June 5, 2021

Another View: Biden should aim for a treaty, not a deal, with Iran

Insulating an important agreement from presidential whim benefits everyone.
Published
June 5, 2021

Maine Voices: What does resilience sound like? Come and hear it.

Undeterred by COVID, mosquitoes, rain and cold, the singers of Women in Harmony persist in gathering safely. Now they’re planning a concert June 19.
Published
June 5, 2021

David Emery: Maine taxpayers are already covering too many climate costs

It’s time to end giveaways to fossil fuel companies and make them foot the bill for the damage they inflict on the environment, the former congressman says.
Published
June 4, 2021

Our View: ‘Pooled’ testing in schools lowers COVID risk, anxiety

Augusta is the latest Maine district to join the program, which could help educators deal with the virus as they return to full in-person instruction.
Published
June 4, 2021

Sen. Joe Baldacci: Bill will close dangerous loophole, prevent foreign influence on Maine voters

L.D. 194 isn’t about the corridor project, but rather about responsible governance and sound policy.

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Published
June 4, 2021

Maine Voices: Powerful mayor will undermine representative democracy in Portland

Let’s elect to the Charter Commission candidates with open minds, a readiness to learn and support for a government that will work best for the greatest number of people.
Published
June 3, 2021

Maine Voices: Should we stay or should we go? The questions and answers aren’t so simple

To right size or to revel in the peace of having kids in college each has its own implications – especially in a boom market.
Published
June 3, 2021

Commentary: Land for Maine’s Future bills are flawed but can be fixed

Allowing hunting, fishing and trapping on conserved land should be decided at the local level, not as part of the bonding process.
Published
June 3, 2021

Our View: Portland school budget referendum hijacked by culture war

Talking points from right-wing pundits are showing up in what should be a hyperlocal election.
Published
June 3, 2021

Commentary: It’s off to the races for offshore wind

When Maine transitions to relying on electricity for all of our energy needs, offshore wind alone could still meet over 1,000% of our power needs by 2050.