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Op-eds
Commentary: Suspend the gas tax? It’s a short-sighted proposal from Democrats
The idea is appealing both politically and economically, but its supporters should be careful what they wish for.
Maine Voices: We need to address burnout among Preble Street caseworkers
Mental exhaustion drives up turnover among staff and undermines the agency’s capacity to serve clients.
Bill Nemitz: For Cape Elizabeth, a public reckoning looms
The town’s proposed affordable housing project may be history, but a revealing referendum remains.
Commentary: $3-a-gallon gasoline isn’t as painful as it used to be
Greater fuel efficiency and higher wages mean drivers don’t have to work as many hours to fill their tanks.
Maine Voices: Our state’s forests are a vital part of our world’s climate solution
Let’s not dally in our effort to hold on to the highly significant forest here at home – Maine’s North Woods.
Maine Voices: Cumberland County going above and beyond in face of COVID crisis
Sheriff Kevin Joyce, the patrol and jail staff worked hard to keep the jail operating and prevent contagion during a recent state of emergency.
Charter official: Editorial mischaracterizes our work to close Maine digital divide
We can connect Leeds homes still unserved by broadband at a fraction of the cost of a government-owned network.
Leonard Pitts: Today’s America has given flash mobs go-ahead to loot stores
Everywhere you look, someone else is seceding from the covenants that make it possible for civil society to function.
Commentary: Of course stereotypes are holding women back
A new study just documented a gender-based job-promotions gap linked to disparate assessments of ‘potential.’ Bias is the most convincing explanation.