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Published
September 18, 2023

Commentary: The Legislature is stepping up to meet Maine students’ needs, but our work isn’t done

Reading proficiency grants and boosting multilingual learner staffing and specialized preschool reimbursement all represent progress. But we need to do more on mental health, workforce development and student homelessness.
Published
September 17, 2023

Commentary: What happens when renewable energy isn’t so cheap?

The cost of both solar and offshore wind are climbing. Climate policy needs to be adjusted accordingly.
Published
September 17, 2023

The Maine Millennial: COVID hits some of us harder than others

I could take time off from my job to recover without forgoing pay. Millions aren’t so fortunate.
Published
September 17, 2023

Jim Fossel: Real leadership could prevent federal spending battles

Members of Congress should be looking for ways to fix the system and avoid these crises in the future.
Published
September 17, 2023

Commentary: Church gives us a shot at community – and community is what we need

If you’re not interested in churchgoing, you can find or make a ‘church’ of your own that connects you to other people.

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Published
September 17, 2023

Sen. Angus King: America needs stability, not standoffs

Recent government shutdowns have been very painful and very costly. What if we forced Congress to do its job instead?
Published
September 16, 2023

Commentary: ‘Kidfluencers’ are today’s version of chimney sweeps

The child stars of the social media circuit deserve greater protection.
Published
September 16, 2023

Commentary: In Boulder’s eyes, Pine Tree Power is worth the fight

CMP is hijacking the Colorado city’s story about the effort to separate from an investor-owned utility – and we’re writing to take it back.
Published
September 16, 2023

Commentary: Crack down on criminals, not on gun ownership

Maine lawmakers reject gun control bills because they understand the impact they could have on their constituents.
Published
September 16, 2023

Commentary: As elected city officials, we’re taking a united stand against hate in Maine

Condemnation is only the first step. It is time we take proactive measures to curtail such incidents in the future.