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Published
December 1, 2019

Jim Fossel: Campaign spending is the problem, not donations

England has a system that allows people to contribute to campaigns, but dictates how much candidates and parties can spend.
Published
December 1, 2019

Our View: Workers hurt by health care cost shifts

As the government, hospitals and insurance companies pass on costs, employees get stuck with the bill.
Published
December 1, 2019

The View From Here: Behind USM’s name change plan

Attracting working-age people to the state is more important than soothing municipal rivalries.
Published
December 1, 2019

Maine Voices: As our state’s diabetes rate soars, free program aims to help those at risk

The MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention Program can cut chances of developing this serious condition by up to 75 percent.
Published
December 1, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Heading into the holidays, sober

Many celebrations center on alcohol, making this a tough time of year for people who don't drink.

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Published
November 30, 2019

Another View: Speaker Pelosi, please replace NAFTA with USMCA

Factory workers and farmers are fed up with excuses for not cementing trade relations with our northern and southern neighbors.
Published
November 30, 2019

Gina Barreca: At Thanksgiving, my Sicilian family looked at the turkey, but we ate the lasagna

It was a no-drama meal: Storming away wasn't an option at a table packed with people on benches, and dietary dislikes were shrugged off.
Published
November 30, 2019

Maine Voices: Internet privacy law is a good first step, but much more needs to be done

Protecting Mainers online calls for regulating websites, social media platforms and data brokers, not just internet service providers.
Published
November 30, 2019

Commentary: Some of us actually need painkillers. Can doctors ease up on us?

In this era of epic prescription-opioid abuse, many physicians seem to view all patients as potential abusers.
Published
November 29, 2019

Maine Voices: Legislature missed opportunity by failing to propose bills supporting asylum seekers

Helping new Mainers make a life here would both address workforce needs and diversify our communities.