A bipartisan deal is possible on public works investments, but Democrats will need to be ready to compromise.
Op-eds
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time for Maine children to go back to school
Onerous state requirements are making full-time public K-12 education impossible and placing a heavy burden on our kids.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Bailing out American families
After decades of trickle-down, the federal government is finally stimulating the economy from the bottom up.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Who’s that guy looking at me in the mirror?
If you’re caught off-guard by the signs of aging, you’ll be just as puzzled by a day when you feel unexpectedly good.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Bruce Poliquin: We must protect our sacred right to vote, freely and fairly
Changes that Democrats claim will make it easier for eligible people to cast ballots will actually lead to a less transparent, nationalized system.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To save lives in Maine, gun safety advocates have to show up in Augusta
The Show Up Network (SUN) for Gun Safety is focused solely on turning Mainers out on this issue so that our voice will be heard.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislation a first step toward a more humane, effective immigration system
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 promotes keeping families together and protects vulnerable people, such as survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lowering voting age to 16 will give more stakeholders a say in our democracy
Today’s young people are expected to fix past generations’ mistakes, yet we don’t have the basic right to cast a ballot. L.D. 706 would change that.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Coming soon to a recliner near me – my much-missed grandsons
Among its many benefits, the COVID-19 vaccine spells the end of outdoor ‘leg hugs.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Positives in pandemics – Extension’s role grows during COVID-19 crisis
Extension created resources to help Maine farmers and consumers and developed the capacity to analyze rapid COVID tests, while 4-H launched programs to engage with youth online.