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Op-eds
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Opinion: PMA expansion bid threatens Portland’s growth
There’s a reason there’s no ‘project of special merit’ provision in the city’s historic preservation ordinance.
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Opinion: Maine again takes the spotlight in Electoral College odyssey
The attention Maine is getting gives us a chance to revisit how we arrived here.
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Opinion: If AI wrecks democracy, we may never know
It’s easy to catch an array of bots saying the same thing, and harder to catch them saying the same thing … slightly differently.
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Opinion: Portland and percussion prove a perfect pair
A recent night in the Old Port, starring drummer Louis Cole, featured many other highlights.
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Opinion: No, low-skilled immigrants don’t cost taxpayers money
According to new research, new low-skilled immigrants to the U.S. are a net fiscal plus – and their contribution to the entire economy is likely larger still.
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Opinion: Maine missed an opportunity to create a more fair income tax structure
The veto of a thoughtful, sensible bipartisan policy by Gov. Mills prevents us from using new tax revenue on unmet needs.
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Opinion: How can a liberal love Israel?
There’s only one Jewish state. And that’s what is at stake in this war.
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Opinion: Julia Gagnon won me over from the very first note
I can’t wait to see what she does next.
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Opinion: Legislature must address unsafe staffing levels at state psychiatric facilities
Lawmakers can prevent future tragedies by helping us more easily recruit and retain qualified mental health staff.