Our View: Sick-time compromise shows how government is supposed to work
A bipartisan agreement on an issue that matters to people's lives represents a giant step away from legislative dysfunction.
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Greg Kesich: The secrets of the termite mound
A Maine author's book about blind, wood-munching bugs leads to some interesting ideas on how we live.
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Letter to the editor: Maine should ban use of devices by motorists
The mother of a woman responsible for her own distracted-driving death is frustrated at the slow pace of change.
Letters to the Editor
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Healthy countries are stable countries.
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The state's proposed response to the climate crisis also makes a lot of promises for other people to keep. -
Joshua Chamberlain's order to salute the surrendering Confederates was meant to honor fellow soldiers' sacrifices.
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at 8:55 AMAs paid lobbyists line up in Augusta against a package of prescription medication reform bills, the lone voice of a woman from Limestone lays bare the travesty of high drug prices. -
Advice to those starting college: Reach out to faculty, lean on your advisers, talk to career-services staff and be flexible.
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Take a walk along the sands, but don’t talk – this is your time to listen to what’s going on. -
at 12:19 PMA reasonable gas tax hike would provide the money Maine needs to fix its roads. -
Joe Biden still has to account for his leadership of the 1991 Senate Judiciary Committee hearings that put Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment.
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L.D. 1312 would help ensure that those at risk don't do harm, while still protecting their rights as gun owners. -
In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that's putting consumer solvency at risk. -
Seasonal, per diem and part-time workers will be left behind by the state's paid-time-off legislation. -
He repeatedly ordered his aides to interfere in the Russia probe – they just didn't comply, the special prosecutor concludes. -
Jessica Meir, a Caribou native, will go to the International Space Station later this year, joining two other Mainers in a very elite club. -
The U.S. can't stop China's rise, but it can compete on innovation – and it should join forces to address transnational problems. -
After pushing for policies that go easy on illegal immigrants, Democrats should welcome them into their communities. -
April 19Using red flag protection orders and mandating waiting periods and safe storage could all help. -
After six years and 1,600 overdose deaths, the debate over access to naloxone should be settled. -
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Thanks to the U.S. House shake-up, the conversation is moving from saving Obamacare to strengthening it. -
Algorithms can't yet take the place of human judgment to stop the spread of illegal or dangerous content.
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Phthalates and PFAS – linked to health concerns such as cancer, infertility and obesity – would be phased out of food packaging under L.D. 1433. -
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April 17The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would encourage a transition to renewable energy.
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Lawmakers need to dig into the facts that have come to light since a little girl's death and build a better system. -
April 19High taxes? No wonder.
Maine Voices Columns
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Living on the wrong side of a time zone can be hazardous to your health
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Seven-vehicle crash shuts down Commercial Street on Wednesday night
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Former Cumberland lawmaker dies after resignation in March
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Eimskip brings in bigger ship as cargo through Portland skyrockets
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Maine state parks get into the glamping business
