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Op-eds
The View From Here: It’s not safe to ignore crypto
A virtual currency crash could have real-world implications.
Jim Fossel: This year in particular, we have a lot to be thankful for
Yes, it’s getting colder and darker – but consider all that we’ve weathered over the last 12 months.
Maine Voices: Wood also a solution to Maine’s high heating costs, fossil fuel dependence
The cheapest and most reliable option available for many Mainers, heating with wood now includes modern and highly efficient boilers.
Opinion: Who didn’t feel like Arbery’s father when he exclaimed over guilty verdicts?
His cry of surprise recognized this was a moment of triumph for all Americans who’ve watched decades of miscarriages of justice.
Maine Voices: Participatory budgeting will give Portlanders more say over where their tax dollars go
The process sets aside a small pot of money for each district and allows that community to democratically decide how to spend it
Maine Senate president: Why I back Jared Golden’s demand to change the Build Back Better Act
The congressman is leading the effort to roll back the SALT giveaway to the rich as the bill heads to the U.S. Senate, Troy Jackson says.
Maine Voices: The time is now to make Portland’s streets safer, more vibrant for all
A recent wave of crashes resulting in serious injury or death to Portland-area cyclists and walkers points up the need for infrastructure improvements.
Leonard Pitts: His selfless act raises larger issues – why do we let people go hungry in this country?
How can we ensure that someone who needs food is fed not just today but also every day?
Maine Voices: Mills should stress action, not words, in committing to tribal sovereignty
The Maine governor’s latest Indigenous Peoples’ Day message highlighted incremental fixes that don’t effect systemic change.