As habitat and fish are affected, legislation will make improvements to the nation’s premier marine fishing law.
Op-eds
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s North Woods are a wilderness of global importance
Like the Amazon rainforest and Australian Outback, Maine’s north woods are among the world’s disappearing intact ecosystems.
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The Maine Millennial: A generation’s failure to launch
Having a job and working hard should be enough to secure a place in the economy. They are not.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: A memory of kindness you cannot forget
The Portland YWCA is long gone, but it was once a haven and a home for women in need.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Not happy with your internet? Now’s the time to do something about it
Maine’s $150 million broadband expansion will go first to those communities that have a plan.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Social media is a double-edged sword, but it can be used for good
Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: He spoke truth to democracy’s real power – you
Unlike today’s Washington Republican elites, Colin Powell had the guts to tell the American public what was self-evident.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: A tale of Maine’s two senators
Susan Collins and Angus King both represent Maine in Washington, but they seem to be doing fundamentally different jobs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Welcome to Maine! Don’t forget to vote
Maine’s off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Right to food’ amendment would have unintended consequences
The vaguely worded right could end up gutting state and local animal welfare and food safety laws.