Portland Rep. Farnsworth: Mental health unit at jail could ease pressure on Riverview
Now-empty Cumberland County pods could house inmates awaiting competency exams, freeing up space at the hospital for those with serious behavioral issues.
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Another View: Actor Jussie Smollett owes Chicago apology, explanation
A fake hate crime that he allegedly staged diverted scarce resources.
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Gina Barreca: When you’re sick, the internet is the wrong place to hang out
Step away from the keyboard and have some warm tea.
Letters to the Editor
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Rep. Michael Brennan's bill would provide free-spending school districts with another pot of cash. -
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Contrary to Greg Kearney's depiction, residents of our state's most sparsely populated areas are educated and conversant with technology. -
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More in Opinion
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Politicians don't need more excuses to run up the national debt.
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It looks like the state needs a law to nudge all districts into ensuring that their water is safe for students. -
Marc A. Thiessen: Trump forcing Republicans to choose between fidelity to him or to the ConstitutionIf his national emergency declaration prevails in court, it will be a disaster for limited government. -
A new bill would ban contributions from lobbyists to legislators year-round – not just in session. -
The board should make clear that racism won't be tolerated, that administrators dropped the ball and that an action plan is in place. -
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn't face the added stress of toxic chemicals. -
If the legislative branch won't act as a check on the executive branch, then what is it for? -
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No, Justice Thomas, this is not the time to revisit a half-century of settled law. -
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The dismissive response to the Green New Deal doesn't jibe with our history.
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February 20The recent shutdown should raise awareness of all that public servants do for us.
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February 20Released two years after being requested, records show that LePage and his staff spent freely at properties owned by President Trump. -
February 20The benefits include improved memory and fine motor skills as well as better coordination. -
At risk in a high-stakes federal case are safeguards that are keeping families from financial ruin. -
The University of Maine at Portland would get on the radar of more out-of-state students. -
Progressives may cheer the corporation's retreat in New York, but the original plan polled well with voters. -
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have a lot to learn. -
February 18A regional initiative now underway to cap transportation emissions has a lot to offer the state. -
Past chief executives used their access to the public to sway opinion. This one can't.
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.-
Singer Don McLean threatens Maine weekly for writing about ex-wife's exhibit on abuse
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Mills throws her support behind CMP's controversial plan for transmission line
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Maine couple renovates Virgin Islands villa that will be marketed to Mainers
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Old Port bar ordered to keep volume low this summer
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Police close I-295 south near Falmouth to remove truck that crashed Thursday morning
