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opinion

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May 28, 2021

Another View: Stand up against Lukashenko’s cruel, cold Soviet-era antics

The civilized world must unite against the dictator’s brazen detention of opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich.
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May 28, 2021

Our View: Bad roads, big vehicles causing increase in pedestrian deaths

The deaths of three Augusta residents are a reminder that roads are not always safe for people walking and bicycling.
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May 28, 2021

Maine Voices: Home- and community-based care provides essential infrastructure

Maine and federal officials should prioritize investing in what our loved ones need to complete activities of daily living and participate fully in our communities.
Published
May 28, 2021

Commentary: Rose Slate shows a way to work together toward a better Portland

Four Charter Commission hopefuls, each of us seeking office for the first time, have supported each other in tangible and intangible ways, Patricia Washburn says.
Published
May 27, 2021

Maine Voices: The injustice of making someone else pay for your values

Humane and effective ways exist to aid those in need – but Portland’s new wage and rent ordinances are not among them.

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Published
May 27, 2021

Commentary: Election mailer represents ‘business as usual’ tactics when Portland needs change

People First Charter has spoken on behalf of her and others without their consent and sowed discontent, Shamika ‘Shay’ Stewart-Bouley says.
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May 27, 2021

Our View: Maine should invest in early childhood programs

A bill before the Legislature would take a successful Somerset County program statewide.
Published
May 26, 2021

Leonard Pitts Jr.: COVID should have united us, but it further divided us

During the crisis, we have managed to politicize medicine and turn science into a liberal conspiracy.
Published
May 26, 2021

Commentary: Charter Commission race makes dysfunction in Portland politics even clearer

Noting the strain of funding and running his campaign as an hourly worker, Anthony Emerson also says that a divisive mailer has prevented discussion of key city issues.
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May 26, 2021

Maine Voices: U.S. economy appears poised for post-pandemic boom

Today’s government spending and economic climate have striking similarities to World War II.