Reading proficiency grants and boosting multilingual learner staffing and specialized preschool reimbursement all represent progress. But we need to do more on mental health, workforce development and student homelessness.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What happens when renewable energy isn’t so cheap?
The cost of both solar and offshore wind are climbing. Climate policy needs to be adjusted accordingly.
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The Maine Millennial: COVID hits some of us harder than others
I could take time off from my job to recover without forgoing pay. Millions aren’t so fortunate.
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Jim Fossel: Real leadership could prevent federal spending battles
Members of Congress should be looking for ways to fix the system and avoid these crises in the future.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Church gives us a shot at community – and community is what we need
If you’re not interested in churchgoing, you can find or make a ‘church’ of your own that connects you to other people.
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Sen. Angus King: America needs stability, not standoffs
Recent government shutdowns have been very painful and very costly. What if we forced Congress to do its job instead?
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Commentary: ‘Kidfluencers’ are today’s version of chimney sweeps
The child stars of the social media circuit deserve greater protection.
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Commentary: In Boulder’s eyes, Pine Tree Power is worth the fight
CMP is hijacking the Colorado city’s story about the effort to separate from an investor-owned utility – and we’re writing to take it back.
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Commentary: Crack down on criminals, not on gun ownership
Maine lawmakers reject gun control bills because they understand the impact they could have on their constituents.
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Commentary: As elected city officials, we’re taking a united stand against hate in Maine
Condemnation is only the first step. It is time we take proactive measures to curtail such incidents in the future.