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opinion

Published
June 16, 2020

Commentary: Let’s offer Maine’s front-line employees a real choice during COVID crisis

State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.
Published
June 16, 2020

Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections

In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.
Published
June 15, 2020

Sen. Collins: Maine seniors in nursing homes need better protection from COVID

I've pursued steps such as universal testing, better access to PPE for front-line workers and policies enabling telehealth.
Published
June 15, 2020

Another View: Don’t bungle the ending of America’s longest war

The U.S. should let progress, not politics, guide the pace of its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Published
June 14, 2020

Maine Observer: Whether or not we listen

In this season of beauty and terror, it's important not to take even the most common birdsongs for granted.

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Published
June 14, 2020

Jim Fossel: Defeat won’t cost Trump sway over GOP

He could essentially end up with veto power over the 2024 nomination.
Published
June 14, 2020

Another View: Press Herald to Trump supporters – go to hell

Bill Nemitz's recent attack on the president – followed by an editorial calling for Trump to resign – have one reader questioning his own donations to the paper.
Published
June 14, 2020

Eric Weinrich: In Maine, we’re all on the same team to fight COVID-19

Lung health is more important than ever – and there’s still time to get involved in the fundraising Trek Across Maine, says the former Black Bear and NHL standout.
Published
June 14, 2020

Maine Voices: How an enslaved woman became a free Maine resident

Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.
Published
June 14, 2020

Insight: Strip Confederates’ names from military bases. They were slavery’s soldiers

To continue to honor those who sought to destroy the Union in defense of slavery sends an abominable signal to African Americans.