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Published
January 16, 2020

Our View: America has a serious drinking problem

Alcohol use and alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, demanding action by policymakers.
Published
January 16, 2020

Councilor: Community input wanted on plan to replace Oxford Street Shelter

On Feb. 3, Portland's City Council will vote on a proposed 210-bed low-barrier shelter; councilors are also planning facilities for seniors and the mentally ill.
Published
January 16, 2020

Acting director: ICE is here to uphold the law, protect the community

Baseless rhetoric, like the kind expressed at recent protests in Portland, overlooks the agency's contributions to national security and public safety.
Published
January 15, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Call 601-359-3150 – tell Mississippi no one should do 12 years for having a cellphone

Days after Willie Nash's sentence was upheld, the feds recommended that Michael Flynn get six months for lying to the FBI. Seriously?
Published
January 15, 2020

Our View: Initiatives help keep Maine seniors connected to communities

South Portland is the latest to take on the fight against isolation as residents age.

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Published
January 15, 2020

Commentary: Better, more affordable health insurance in store if Gov. Mills’ bill passes

Contrary to a recent op-ed, a new bill won't raise premiums, and it will capture savings, say Maine's DHHS commissioner and insurance superintendent.
Published
January 15, 2020

Maine Voices: Let voters decide on the future of CMP, Emera Maine

A referendum is a way to act on a proposal to create a public utility while reducing the ability of investor-owned ones to kill it.
Published
January 14, 2020

Our View: Gov. Mills’ sports betting veto was the right call

Maine should be in no hurry to further expand gambling in the state.
Published
January 14, 2020

Commentary: On Prohibition’s centennial, should we expect same trajectory for cannabis?

If the history of alcohol regulation is any guide, backers of federal pot legalization should persuade our leaders of the potential tax windfall.
Published
January 14, 2020

Commentary: Cancer isn’t the only thing that’s killing Americans

Big drops in cancer mortality rates are worth celebrating, but they stand in sharp contrast with many persistent and worrisome health trends.