If McConnell takes a break from the Senate, it’ll be for health reasons, not age alone. Just as questions surrounding Sen. John Fetterman aren’t about his age but about his capacity to do the job.
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Commentary: Regardless of Pine Tree Power’s fate, Maine utilities will retain ‘green’ focus
Ultimately, the vote on Question 3 is about whether you think government or private monopolies should hold the keys to the clean electricity future.
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Clarence Page: ‘Can you hear gunshots?’ The horrors from inside an active shooter lockdown
Student texts at UNC Chapel Hill reveal the consternation felt on a locked-down campus, but how many more lockdowns will we need before Congress offers some guidance?
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Commentary: The problem with using ‘problematic’ to shut down disagreement
How has a term so vague become so popular?
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Commentary: Let’s end hunger in Maine, especially among children
The Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is fighting for the nearly 37,000 people under 18 who are facing food insecurity in our state.
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Commentary: Whatever our frustrations, we must keep NOAA strong
The federal agency has attracted the ire of many Mainers in recent times. That doesn’t mean we should turn our backs on its critical work.
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Commentary: Why Judaism, and all religion, is relevant in 2023
Whether it’s Shabbat or the high holidays, every aspect of Judaism has a meaning that anyone can appreciate and love – it’s not an all-or-nothing deal.
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Commentary: With or without Maine, seaweed revolution is taking off
Let’s do everything in our power to stay on top of this emerging industry.
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Commentary: Travel ban to North Korea divides me from my family
The Biden administration has renewed limits imposed on American passport holders over travel to North Korea. The U.S. should lift this rule and put a formal end to the Korean War.
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Commentary: For environmental and racial justice, listen to the voice of labor
Maine workers have a strong track record of using their power to support their communities.