Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Next step for Maine tribes should be meetings, negotiation

by John M.R. Paterson Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2023March 4, 2023

A recent report suggests a 1980 act broadly deprives Maine tribes of the benefits of federal legislation. But exactly what powers do the tribes lack?

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Commentary: Police working to repair Maine’s broken system of crisis response

by Charles Rumsey Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2023March 4, 2023

Partnerships with mental health and substance use liaisons allow us to embed skilled professionals with police officers on calls. That’s what a robust, appropriate response looks like.

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Jim Fossel: Sen. King is not above partisan politicking

by Jim Fossel March 4, 2023March 4, 2023

Much as the senator would have us believe it, there’s nothing inherently good about being unenrolled.

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The Maine Millennial: Shakespearean-style cat collars for all

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal March 4, 2023March 4, 2023

Owners of indoor-outdoor cats are responsible for ensuring their cats are as bird-safe as possible. A brightly colored ruff collar is a good place to start.

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Commentary: Two ways in which policymakers can go wrong

by Kathryn Anne Edwards Bloomberg Opinion March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

Don’t dismiss people’s observations. Averages don’t necessarily predict individual experience.

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Paul Mills: In 1976, Maine helped elect a president

by Paul Mills Special to the Press Herald March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

Carter gained vital traction by winning Maine’s caucus, and his Maine lieutenant quickly grasped that the candidate’s Southern roots were the key to a Democratic White House comeback.

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Commentary: Fulfilling Maine’s commitment to keeping children safe

by Michael Brennan and Michele Meyer Special to the Press Herald March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

DHHS, the AG’s Office and the Maine Child Welfare Action Network can all keep families strong by improving systems, services, connections and prevention.

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Commentary: Offshore wind is Maine’s opportunity of a century

by Dana Connors Special to the Press Herald March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

The economic, climate and energy benefits of locally designed and constructed wind technology promise to be monumental for our state.

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Commentary: Maine needs more high schoolers to pursue higher education

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

A shortage of teachers leads to a shortage of college students. A shortage of college students leads to a shortage of teachers. We must break this dangerous cycle.

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Commentary: Gov. Mills outlines bold energy vision in State of the Budget address

by David von Seggern Special to the Press Herald February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Let’s start using the vast, clean and free resources of wind and solar to provide our electricity while creating good jobs for Mainers.