Jim Fossel: Conservatives should think globally, act locally

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May 16, 2021

Jim Fossel: Conservatives should think globally, act locally

The easiest place to stop wasteful government spending is at the municipal level.
Published
May 16, 2021

Insight: Elise Stefanik’s rise signals new role for Republican women

Ousted Republican House leader Liz Cheney built her career on adherence to conservative values, but her replacement stands out for a commitment to Donald Trump.
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May 16, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Maine should treat, not punish, drug addiction

Arrest and incarceration have not slowed a steady increase in overdose deaths.
Published
May 16, 2021

Maine Voices: Journey from fist bumps back to handshakes hits some potholes

A simple social gesture once as common as waving now poses a dilemma when we meet someone new.
Published
May 15, 2021

Commentary: Community action is necessary for the survival of Maine youth

State funding should be redirected into providing better support for teens and their families and keeping them out of the juvenile justice system.
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May 15, 2021

Maine Voices: As need for shelters in Portland grows, so does resistance to them

It’s a lot easier to stop things than it is to create solutions – but it helps neither people experiencing homelessness nor the community at large.
Published
May 15, 2021

Commentary: Future of Republican Party depends on more Republicans like Susan Collins

She has defended Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney – and she could form a Senate bloc of Republicans who are willing to seek bipartisan compromise.
Published
May 14, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and assemble

To fight the pandemic, we need to assume the responsibility of superheroes.
Published
May 14, 2021

Sen. Farrin: Mills administration hasn’t earned our trust on COVID efforts

The data that state public health officials have given Mainers are inconsistent and inaccurate, leading us to wonder what else is being omitted.
Published
May 13, 2021

Commentary: Dark money erodes our trust in democracy – Maine’s senators can restore it

The For the People Act will ensure our state’s candidates don’t see a repeat of the deluge of outside spending that took place in 2020.