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Op-eds
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Mills’ gambling veto is paternalism at its worst
The governor of Maine presumes she knows more than the people of Maine about what would be good for them.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Sign-stealing history repeats with a twist
Big money sports don’t have room for the gamesmanship of yesteryear.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Without Facebook, who’d know how smart I can be?
In real life – and in my kitchen – hearing loss and dueling New England accents get in the way.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time for students to occupy the classroom, demand fair pay for adjunct teachers
Part-time professors create courses, give lectures, spend hours grading and help students think critically – but they’d make more in fast food.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Real leadership needed to protect and advance reproductive rights
Sen. Susan Collins is no longer a reliable advocate for the thousands of Mainers in need of affordable, high-quality sexual and reproductive care.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine shoppers to avoid single-use plastic
L.D. 1933 aims to make refilling your own containers more widely accepted at grocery stores.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Times Record
Union official: BIW doesn’t need subcontractors to stay competitive
After getting pay concessions and tax breaks, the company should be ready to fulfill its obligation to the U.S. defense manufacturing sector.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Just an old cooking pot … or is it something more?
Steve Hill thought he’d never again see his favorite piece of cookware. Then fate took over.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilor: Community input wanted on plan to replace Oxford Street Shelter
On Feb. 3, Portland’s City Council will vote on a proposed 210-bed low-barrier shelter; councilors are also planning facilities for seniors and the mentally ill.