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Published
October 23, 2019

Maine Voices: Many valid questions remain about Riverton homeless shelter

Transportation, the disruption of client-provider ties and the exact number of beds are among the issues that require more consideration.
Published
October 22, 2019

Maine Voices: Trump’s demonization of immigrants is nothing new. But it’s time to say ‘no more’

Speak out against his rhetoric, and against elevating an immigration hard-liner to homeland security secretary.
Published
October 22, 2019

Kathleen Parker: Mick Mulvaney, there may soon be a spot for you under the bus

Telling the truth – even when you don’t mean to – isn’t helpful in the sort of presidential politics being played out at the White House.
Published
October 22, 2019

Commentary: Developing the next generation of manufacturing talent will take fresh thinking

Ideas include raising wages, partnering with community colleges, making room for 'gig' workers and welcoming back retirees.
Published
October 22, 2019

Our View: Storm exposes flaw in Maine’s cable regulation

Electric utilities and telephone companies are regulated by the PUC, but internet providers are not – so they don't have to say who's out of service or when service will be restored.

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Published
October 21, 2019

Maine Voices: Forest products industry has much to celebrate

New investment in plant modernization and new goods heading to market mean the industry is back on the rise.
Published
October 20, 2019

Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence

Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.
Published
October 20, 2019

Another View: Income data skews Portland’s housing efforts

By using the area median income as a benchmark, low-wage workers are driven out of hot real estate markets.
Published
October 20, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine Senate Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses

Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn't bode well for the party's electoral chances next year.
Published
October 20, 2019

Insight: Rural health care problems not covered by Medicare for All

The debate over which type of insurance system America should have eclipses description of other important policy matters.