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opinion

Published
February 20, 2021

Commentary: Time to double down on at-home COVID testing

Home-based tests could keep millions from spreading the virus because they don’t know they have it.
Published
February 19, 2021

Our View: Lessons learned from fighting COVID can help combat Maine’s overdose epidemic

One lesson is understanding that government can't do it all. There has to be a communitywide commitment to understanding the disease.
Published
February 19, 2021

Commentary: Nationwide, K-12 schools need more state, federal help to reopen safely

They are trying to support students through distance learning, safely resume in-person instruction and help them catch up.
Published
February 19, 2021

Maine Voices: Biden’s relief bill – good economics, even better politics?

The proposal provides a safety net to businesses, workers and local governments and supports a ‘whole of government’ strategy to control and end the pandemic.
Published
February 18, 2021

Our View: Maine Sens. Collins, King on right side of impeachment vote

But the acquittal leaves too many unanswered questions for the country to be able to move on.

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Published
February 18, 2021

Maine Voices: ‘Blue carbon’ coastal ecosystems provide important path to a green future

The tens of thousands of acres of salt marshes and eelgrass meadows in Maine are serving a vital function in mitigating climate change.
Published
February 17, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Rebel Republicans who rebuke Trump need new, saner party

Relatives call one lawmaker a member of ‘the devil’s army,’ while party officials vilify other apostates.
Published
February 17, 2021

Our View: George Smith’s love of Maine is his legacy

The columnist, who died last week at 72, worked tirelessly to make his state a better place.
Published
February 17, 2021

Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations

To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.
Published
February 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Conforming to federal PPP law will help Maine’s strapped small businesses

If the Legislature will not protect all taxpayers, they should at least implement Gov. Mills’ suggestion and protect those who borrowed less than $1 million.