The nation’s only undewater national monument lies 130 miles off the coast of Maine, and it’s under threat.
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The Maine Millennial: Collins abandons her LGBTQ constituents
The senator has not explained her retreat on the Equality Act, a civil rights bill that has passed the House.
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Jim Fossel: Don’t use federal aid to grow Maine’s government
Republicans in Augusta should insist that COVID relief money is targeted to replace lost revenue, not to fund new programs.
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Maine Voices: In my last year of teaching, I ‘lost’ a student
The children most at risk before COVID are affected even more now. If you know of a child who is not engaged in school, please speak up.
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Maine Observer: Telltale signs of a sloppy life
Keeping food and clothing separate has been a long-term struggle.
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Angus King: $1.9 trillion COVID bill meets the moment
This legislation gets help to the people who need it most, including 10,000 Maine children who will be lifted from poverty.
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Maine Voices: Sen. Collins’ reversal on the Equality Act is a betrayal of our community
Confirming anti-LGBTQ+ judges, embracing a hate group’s support and flip-flopping on federal anti-bias protections aren’t the actions of an ally.
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Commentary: For multi-stakeholder capitalism, the future is now
Androscoggin Bank recently became a Certified B Corporation and looks forward to showing that businesses that pair purpose with performance can not only survive, but also thrive, its CEO says.
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Sierra Club Maine: The power of community organizing and the truth about fracked gas
The withdrawal of Summit Natural Gas’ planned midcoast pipeline extension is a win for our health, our planet and our economy.
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Bill Nemitz: New and improved democracy – so easy you can do it in your pajamas
Zoom, a silver lining of the pandemic, has spurred greater attendance at local government meetings.