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Published
March 24, 2021

Maine Voices: For women terrorized by domestic partners, it’s no better here

The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.
Published
March 24, 2021

Commentary: Biden is making America’s Afghanistan problems worse

Instead of trying to improve on Donald Trump’s fundamentally flawed peace deal, he should just start over.
Published
March 24, 2021

Our View: Lobster traps and turbines can co-exist in the Gulf of Maine

The lobster industry is lashing out at offshore wind developers, and it’s not helping anyone.
Published
March 23, 2021

Sen. Richard A. Bennett: Stop foreign meddling in Maine businesses

Foreign influence, like the testimony of Hydro-Quebec against L.D. 194, has no place in elections. Whether that influence comes from a friendly neighbor, or a hostile enemy, it’s dangerous.
Published
March 23, 2021

Our View: Little data support Maine’s annual vehicle inspection law

Mechanical failures cause about 2% of crashes, but everyone has to get a sticker.

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Published
March 23, 2021

Maine Voices: Let’s turn pandemic lifelines into ladders out of poverty

The Child Tax Credits are the best opportunity in decades to help families create financial stability – if we can multiply their impact by coordinating resources and aligning policies.
Published
March 23, 2021

Maine State Chamber: New election rules treat First Amendment as ‘loophole’

Every company has the right to advocate on issues that affect its well-being, because Mainers deserve access to all arguments on all sides of a ballot question.
Published
March 22, 2021

Maine Voices: A day in the life of a busy teacher

Juggling the needs of in-person students with those of remote learners, all while taking steps to minimize the spread of coronavirus is a challenge.
Published
March 21, 2021

Insight: U.S. Senate filibuster is a rare bird

Most state legislatures don’t give veto power over all lawmaking to a minority, and neither do most of the world’s democracies.
Published
March 21, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Health care screening results pose tough questions

A cancer test delivers good news – but what about the people who can’t afford the screening?