Three areas to address: Accountability, responsiveness and increasing voter participation.
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Maine Voices: The oldest inmates should be moved out of prison
We could support 12 Maine students for a year with what it takes to provide nursing home-type care inside prison walls.
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Maine Voices: Maine’s trails can heal our divisions
A statewide network of trails can exist alongside expanded rail service, creating new opportunities for recreation, commuting and connection.
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When it comes to health care, pandemic has hit Maine families hard
Two bills aim to close coverage gaps for children and postpartum care for mothers.
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Commentary: Salaries, profits too high for dental insurance companies
A bill before the Maine Legislature would force dental insurers to put at least 80 percent of patient premiums toward actual care.
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Maine Voices: To beat COVID, Mainers need to get their shots
Without broad immunity, we won’t be able to enjoy relaxed social contact this summer.
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Commentary: A cautionary tale for Portland about ‘strong’ mayors
Philadelphia’s Frank Rizzo was popular with white voters, but led a racist and brutal administration.
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Maine Voices: An epidemic of suffering will outlast COVID
We could end hunger and poverty in this country. But up to now, we have chosen not to.
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Commentary: It is time to increase access to voting, not suppress it
Maine should implement online voter registration and further improve its absentee ballot process.
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With aquaculture booming, it’s time to talk about its future in Maine
Input is needed from all stakeholders in an industry that could deeply affect Maine’s coast.