Our View: It’s not too late to vote absentee in Maine primary
As election officials work to make the polling places safer, voters can do their part and cast their ballots absentee.
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'No one is above the law' – except members of Congress
They cannot be held accountable for any lies they tell as part of their official work, the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause states.
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Ex-Maine labor chief: Shoring up our unemployment system requires more than state action alone
States need more federal funding and flexibility, as well as a national strategy to protect and support front-line workers.
Letters to the Editor
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Bringing people closer requires using humor, admitting mistakes, understanding others’ perspectives and honestly answering questions.
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More in Opinion
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In a rational world, the a smaller Commercial Street facility would be built to accommodate seafood only.
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The 96-year-old witnessed the true cost of the Allied victory.
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July 6The 96-year-old witnessed the true cost of the Allied victory.
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The lack of high-speed internet is leaving parts of the state behind.
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Schools don't need federal aid because children are at low risk of coronavirus infection or serious illness.
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Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.
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Thomas Jefferson's radical ideas transcend the limits of his imagination.
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To sustain our economy and quality of life, we must aggressively shift to more efficient products that run on lower carbon energy.
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Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her 'Declaration of Conscience' speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.
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Jonah relishes his work, forging connections with people using kindness and gentleness. He doesn’t understand why we’re not seeing them now.
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Yes, we still have a great deal of work to do. But think of how much effort it took to establish our nation.
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Voting ‘yes’ on 1 is a vote to equip students with the scientific literacy needed to pursue careers in a 21st-century economy.
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Congress must do more to help renters stay in their homes.
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Told to stay out of the sun, humble is grateful for a young neighbor who likes weeding, picking carrots and repairing things bought at the dump store.
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Even though many traditional events won't happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
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On humane, personal and economic grounds, Mainers must speak up against these rules. A public comment period ends July 15.
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Abolishing the program will affect safety and eliminate a tool for breaking down barriers between young people and law enforcement.
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The Board of Education's 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.
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The 2020 election is on pace to be Maine’s most costly – join Stand With Maine and support a constitutional amendment to allow spending limits.
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‘By wearing a mask and keeping at least 6 feet apart, you are telling strangers that you care about them,’ says the owner of Bull Feeney’s.
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For every egregious misstep, the president has an excuse. Will this latest episode be a bridge too far for his supporters?
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Only by reducing the spread of COVID-19 can we get the economy back on track.
Maine Voices Columns
Maine Voices columns (600-700 words) should include the author’s name, address and daytime phone number. They may be emailed to: [email protected]. Columns may be edited for length and content.
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