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Published
March 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Irish brothers from Machias fought, won Revolution’s first naval battle

Two months after Minutemen routed English troops, the six O’Briens seized three invading vessels in ‘the Lexington of the Sea.’
Published
March 16, 2021

Maine Voices: Intercity passenger rail could solve many of Maine’s problems

The state should not turn rail corridors into recreational trails and miss a historic opportunity.
Published
March 16, 2021

Our View: Schools need clarity on COVID rules

Strict social distancing rules, which may not be needed, mean most schools can't reopen full time.
Published
March 16, 2021

Commentary: For the People Act takes Maine’s election values nationwide

Voter-friendly policies, like Election Day registration and small-donor matching funds, strengthen democracy.
Published
March 14, 2021

Jim Fossel: Infrastructure Week is not a joke anymore

A bipartisan deal is possible on public works investments, but Democrats will need to be ready to compromise.

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Published
March 14, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time for Maine children to go back to school

Onerous state requirements are making full-time public K-12 education impossible and placing a heavy burden on our kids.
Published
March 14, 2021

Our View: Federal COVID aid package sets course out of crisis

The comprehensive relief legislation will help Mainers who need it most.
Published
March 14, 2021

The View From Here: Bailing out American families

After decades of trickle-down, the federal government is finally stimulating the economy from the bottom up.
Published
March 14, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Jumping to the scariest conclusion

A strangely empty inbox leads to some catastrophic thinking.
Published
March 13, 2021

Maine Voices: To save lives in Maine, gun safety advocates have to show up in Augusta

The Show Up Network (SUN) for Gun Safety is focused solely on turning Mainers out on this issue so that our voice will be heard.