An engaged community can fundamentally alter the economics of a broadband project.
Op-eds
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Nomination brings appreciation for justice as truth-telling to Supreme Court
It is critical that supporters of representative democracy stand alongside Ketanji Brown Jackson and work to address systemic inequities.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ukraine war creates opportunity for online scams
Cybersecurity expert offers steps that people can take to avoid being taken advantage of by bad actors.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Thinking about mental health? It’s about time.
The pandemic and a state surplus provide a long-overdue opportunity to help Mainers who long have been overlooked.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: President Biden missed an opportunity to unify
He talked about resurrecting Build Back Better when he could have used the State of the Union to bring together divided Americans in support of Ukraine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Animals always find a way in
Living in the woods, a writer discovers that he is not alone, even when driving his van.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t leave anyone behind in the rush to get back to normal
Lawmakers can protect the immunocompromised and kids under 5 from COVID while still allowing others to live their lives generally unencumbered.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Renewable energy best way to fight Putin
Fossil fuels will keep powering Russia’s ability to make war until we commit to a carbon-free economy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Easing limits on needle exchange programs is good public health
Concern about sending the wrong message to substance users helps spread infectious diseases.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Affirmative action in college, university admissions is under attack
The benefits of the practice are embedded both in established legal precedent and in social science research.