The anniversary of Maine statehood gave a retired editor a vantage point to tell the story of the last 200 years, one day at a time.
Op-eds
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The View From Here: Dissenting views in the mailbag
When readers don’t like what they see in the paper, they have a way of letting us know.
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The Maine Millennial: Gideon should donate her campaign cash
The $14.5 million war chest the former candidate is sitting on could help a lot of struggling Maine people.
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New vaccine offers powerful protection against despair
A volunteer vaccinator reports that the threat of the pandemic will be met if enough of us take the shot when it’s our turn.
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Commentary: Modern wood heat finally achieves federal tax equality
Maine’s congressional delegation fought to get wood heat treated fairly by federal tax credits.
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The humble Farmer: Not exactly the typical midcoast caroling tableau
As I try to hear the eager young voices over the rattle of my Waterpik, I realize I need a phone call giving me 20 minutes to prepare for visitors.
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Commentary: 2020 was difficult; it was not the worst year ever
We have ways to give comfort to each other that previous generations never had, and our COVID timetable is far better than the disease scenario they faced.
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Maine Voices: Reimagining New Year’s resolutions for 2021
Don’t berate yourself; act like your aspirations are already happening; put the ‘shoulds’ away, and be happy with small steps.
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MaineHealth officials: Omnibus package reflects leadership of Maine’s senators
Federal support is critical to ensure that we can maintain access to needed health care in the 11 Maine counties we serve.
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Commentary: Regional emission-reduction drive must be part of Maine’s transportation solution
It’s important for Maine to participate so we can ensure that the Transportation and Climate Initiative is designed to benefit the unique needs of a rural state.