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Published
May 26, 2021

Our View: Free meals do wonders for students, their schools

Maine’s Legislature should not hesitate to pass a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson to provide breakfast and lunch with no strings attached.
Published
May 25, 2021

Commentary: District 3 Portland Charter Commission candidate finds endorsement divisive

A mailer sent out by People First Charter doesn’t reflect the complexity of the race or the message of his campaign, Zack Barowitz says.
Published
May 25, 2021

Our View: A police killing that changed history

A new generation of activists emerged after George Floyd’s murder.
Published
May 25, 2021

Commentary: Maine kids deserve healthy futures – ban flavored tobacco now

If L.D. 1550 is passed into law, it would be a game changer for every child tempted by sweet, minty flavors and quickly caught up in addiction.
Published
May 25, 2021

Maine Voices: Reimagining higher education to help ensure a bright economic future for Maine

To power a vibrant economy, inclusive education and workforce investments and strong partnerships are critical.

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Published
May 23, 2021

Our View: Maine should cut use of cash bail

County jails are full of people awaiting trial, mostly for minor offenses.
Published
May 23, 2021

The Maine Millennial: New love on the road

From Buxton to Brunswick and back every day, a new companion makes the trip more fun.
Published
May 23, 2021

Insight: 100 years of immigration mistakes

A century-old law, inspired by discredited pseudoscience, has created President Biden’s border problems.
Published
May 23, 2021

The View From Here: Some tricks of memory

Our minds are not computers, and memories are not data stored in files waiting to be recalled.
Published
May 23, 2021

Maine Voices: The rain in Maine is a blessing – so why don’t news stations act like it?

Their constant anti-precipitation campaign shows they’re out of touch with hundreds of thousands of Mainers, the natural world and the climate crisis.