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Published
April 20, 2019

Sen. Millett: Maine families, law enforcement need tool to help people in crisis

L.D. 1312 would help ensure that those at risk don't do harm, while still protecting their rights as gun owners.
Published
April 20, 2019

Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages

In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that's putting consumer solvency at risk.
Published
April 20, 2019

Proposed city sick-day ordinance will protect Portland’s unique workforce

Seasonal, per diem and part-time workers will be left behind by the state's paid-time-off legislation.
Published
April 19, 2019

Maine Voices: After trade war, it’s unclear if Beijing, Washington can forge productive relationship

The U.S. can't stop China's rise, but it can compete on innovation – and it should join forces to address transnational problems.
Published
April 19, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: Trump is right to call out Democratic hypocrisy on sanctuary cities

After pushing for policies that go easy on illegal immigrants, Democrats should welcome them into their communities.

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Published
April 19, 2019

Commentary: Protect the lives of Maine’s children – keep guns out of their hands

Using red flag protection orders and mandating waiting periods and safe storage could all help.
Published
April 18, 2019

Commentary: Get toxic chemicals out of Maine’s food

Phthalates and PFAS – linked to health concerns such as cancer, infertility and obesity – would be phased out of food packaging under L.D. 1433.
Published
April 17, 2019

Commentary: A constitutional pathway is available to ranked-choice voting in state elections

If there were only a first and a second choice, votes could be added directly to a candidate's total and tabulated in a single count.
Published
April 16, 2019

Kathleen Parker: Assange seems like a provocateur, not a journalist or a whistleblower

His actions indicate he's a sociopathic interloper operating under the protection of free speech.
Published
April 16, 2019

Maine Voices: Reform bill would allow DACA recipients to give back to U.S.

A USM student who's lived here since he was 4 sees the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 as a sign of hope.