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opinion

Published
May 8, 2021

Maine Voices: With big issues on the table in Portland, Charter Commission vote will be critical

On topics such as an elected mayor and police reform, we must choose people who will listen, learn, compromise and stay level-headed.
Published
May 7, 2021

Commentary: Resistance to good clean-energy projects harms Maine’s economy, climate progress

Summit’s abandoned midcoast pipeline expansion was the one viable way to lower emissions from the region’s larger energy users.
Published
May 7, 2021

Maine Voices: How to vaccinate humanity against COVID – one at a time

A single patient is filled with enough gratitude to make even the toughest clinician humble – and honored.
Published
May 7, 2021

Another View: Restoring police-citizen bond is vital task

Bill Nemitz makes a solid case for law enforcement reform, but others’ calls to ‘defund the police’ would take away needed protection.
Published
May 7, 2021

Our View: Tooth care is health care, Mainers’ stories show

Legislators shouldn’t hesitate to expand dental care benefits under MaineCare.

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Published
May 6, 2021

Our View: New era in tribal-state relations unjustly deferred again

Native people have already waited too long for a sovereignty agreement with Maine.
Published
May 6, 2021

Commentary: National Nurses Day cause for celebration – and action

Through a workforce shortage and COVID, Maine’s nurses have guaranteed high-quality care to their patients. Thank them – and encourage others to join their ranks.
Published
May 6, 2021

Maine Voices: Compromise needed for Equality Act to become law

Senators like Susan Collins and Joe Manchin can reach an agreement with faith groups to protect religious freedom and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
Published
May 5, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Why can’t we have nice things? Actually, we could.

Resort-style swimming pools are just one of the public amenities that white people have done without rather than share them with Black people.
Published
May 5, 2021

Maine Voices: ‘Carbon cash-back’ offers families a gift as we strive to reach net zero

The plan would charge companies for every ton of greenhouse gas they emit, sending it back to U.S. households as a monthly check.