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Published
November 22, 2020

The Maine Millennial: It’s not fancy coffee that’s holding millennials back

The first generation of Americans that will be less well off than their parents may have to delay gratification forever.
Published
November 22, 2020

Maine Voices: If you follow traffic laws, then follow COVID guidelines, too

We stop at stop signs even though they're annoying, because it helps our society. The same goes for wearing a mask to protect ourselves and others.
Published
November 21, 2020

The humble Farmer: Struggling to accept reality after stint in an alternate universe

It can be hard to replace ‘facts’ with what you’ve seen with your own eyes.
Published
November 21, 2020

Commentary: Study of primates offers guidance on post-election period

In true chimpanzee fashion, the current president has thrown figurative feces at every potential rival.
Published
November 21, 2020

Maine Voices: Climate Council misses chance to invest in bike, pedestrian infrastructure

The council’s Climate Action Plan focuses on electric vehicles, overlooking options that are proven, practical and financially equitable.

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Published
November 21, 2020

Another View: McConnell tries to push through another bad Trump pick. This time, he fails

Opposed by Susan Collins and two other Republican senators, Federal Reserve nominee Judy Shelton wants to eliminate deposit insurance and return to the gold standard.
Published
November 20, 2020

Our View: Maine public’s right to know shouldn’t be an afterthought

Four years after agreeing to stop, the Judicial Branch kept sealing public records – and they are not the first to struggle with adhering to Maine’s simple public-access rules.
Published
November 20, 2020

Commentary: There’s nothing nefarious about executive orders

George Washington used them. So did Lincoln, Obama and Trump. Biden will, too. They’re just an ordinary part of governing.
Published
November 20, 2020

Maine Voices: After so much national news, Mainers need to think local

Right in our own backyards, nonprofits are relying on the generosity of their neighbors to meet needs that are expanding in this time of crisis.
Published
November 20, 2020

Commentary: Why it’s wrong to assume race should dictate voting patterns

Our assumptions underpin connections we must examine between culture and power, between identity and action.