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Published
March 13, 2021

Bruce Poliquin: We must protect our sacred right to vote, freely and fairly

Changes that Democrats claim will make it easier for eligible people to cast ballots will actually lead to a less transparent, nationalized system.
Published
March 13, 2021

The humble Farmer: Who’s that guy looking at me in the mirror?

If you’re caught off-guard by the signs of aging, you’ll be just as puzzled by a day when you feel unexpectedly good.
Published
March 13, 2021

Another View: Afghan peace process needs a jolt

A troop withdrawal deadline looms as Secretary of State Antony Blinken sends a clear signal.
Published
March 12, 2021

Our View: Let’s allow some politics to remain local

When voters in state legislative races focus only on national issues, our communities miss out.
Published
March 12, 2021

Commentary: Legislation a first step toward a more humane, effective immigration system

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 promotes keeping families together and protects vulnerable people, such as survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

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Published
March 12, 2021

Maine Voices: Lowering voting age to 16 will give more stakeholders a say in our democracy

Today’s young people are expected to fix past generations’ mistakes, yet we don’t have the basic right to cast a ballot. L.D. 706 would change that.
Published
March 11, 2021

UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Positives in pandemics – Extension’s role grows during COVID-19 crisis

Extension created resources to help Maine farmers and consumers and developed the capacity to analyze rapid COVID tests, while 4-H launched programs to engage with youth online.
Published
March 11, 2021

Our View: ICE should say what it’s up to in Maine

A lawsuit is seeking answers about why federal authorities have been moving immigration detainees through Maine.
Published
March 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Maine has history of withholding treatment from inmates. COVID is no exception

As a doctor who serves on one jail’s Board of Visitors says, ‘No one should be sentenced to lack of health care.’
Published
March 10, 2021

Leonard Pitts: When facts cease to matter, consequences do, too

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a harsh light on what it really means to live in an anti-reality society.