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May 16, 2021

The View From Here: There’s no epidemic of worker laziness

To make the economy grow, we need less focus on investors and more support for wage earners.
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May 16, 2021

Jim Fossel: Conservatives should think globally, act locally

The easiest place to stop wasteful government spending is at the municipal level.
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May 16, 2021

Another View: Even small fish are in danger of being overfished

The World Food Prize winner’s advocacy for fighting world hunger with a diet rich in fish should be tempered by moderation.
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May 16, 2021

Insight: Elise Stefanik’s rise signals new role for Republican women

Ousted Republican House leader Liz Cheney built her career on adherence to conservative values, but her replacement stands out for a commitment to Donald Trump.
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May 16, 2021

Our View: It’s time for Maine to pay its fair share for schools

State spending on schools invests in the future and puts downward pressure on local property taxes.

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May 16, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Maine should treat, not punish, drug addiction

Arrest and incarceration have not slowed a steady increase in overdose deaths.
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May 16, 2021

Maine Voices: Journey from fist bumps back to handshakes hits some potholes

A simple social gesture once as common as waving now poses a dilemma when we meet someone new.
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May 15, 2021

Commentary: Community action is necessary for the survival of Maine youth

State funding should be redirected into providing better support for teens and their families and keeping them out of the juvenile justice system.
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May 15, 2021

Maine Voices: As need for shelters in Portland grows, so does resistance to them

It’s a lot easier to stop things than it is to create solutions – but it helps neither people experiencing homelessness nor the community at large.
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May 15, 2021

Another View: Two-state solution still the best option

The current violence in the Middle East reflects a stalled ‘peace process.’