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Published
August 26, 2020

Leonard Pitts: The appraisal of how little Black life is worth begins at birth, and never ends

The people seeking ludicrous excuses for the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black Wisconsin man, don’t want to face the real reason.
Published
August 26, 2020

Our View: Under the right conditions, Maine high school athletes safe to take the field

In most cases, the benefits of a fall season outweigh the risks, though COVID will have the last word.
Published
August 26, 2020

Commentary: India Street’s history of innovation, service preceded disruption in HIV care

The clinic offered HIV prevention drugs, access to Narcan and supervised treatment by residents well before 2016.
Published
August 26, 2020

Maine Voices: How to cope with massive health care and job crises? Science and innovation are the answer

We need to recognize that as we learn more, best practices and recommendations can change.
Published
August 25, 2020

Natural Resources Council CEO: State agencies failed Maine on CMP corridor

The PUC’s and DEP’s approval did not address the irreversible harm the project would cause or prove its climate benefits.

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Published
August 25, 2020

Our View: Help should be there when survivors of domestic violence need it

The coronavirus crisis is stressing a system that didn't have enough resources to begin with.
Published
August 25, 2020

Commentary: Sen. Collins paved way for Postal Service crisis

As the sponsor of a 2006 bill requiring the USPS to prefund retirees’ health benefits, she created a huge burden on a service vital to many Maine businesses and residents.
Published
August 25, 2020

Maine Voices: Preble Street’s vision would be a step backward for Bayside

A proposal by the nonprofit to open new shelters would repeat mistakes of the past.
Published
August 23, 2020

Maine Voices: Diverse ‘Hamilton’ leaves Native narrative out of America’s story

The exclusion is disappointing, but the musical – now a movie – does offer room for discussion of this land’s original owners and our legacy.
Published
August 23, 2020

Our View: Mainers should have a plan to cast their 2020 ballot

People should start thinking now about how they plan to vote in an unprecedented time.