Lawmakers can prevent future tragedies by helping us more easily recruit and retain qualified mental health staff.
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Opinion: Legislators ‘take a walk’ to avoid Maine’s child protection problem
Constituents should not tolerate the use of such tactics by elected representatives.
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Opinion: The kids are all right
When young people speak, they talk of a better future, achieving their dreams and living in harmony. How sad it is that more adults don’t speak like this.
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Opinion: Portland Museum of Art is growing, expanding its reach
The new wing will ensure the long-term financial integrity of the PMA – and maintain its place in the public trust.
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Opinion: Veto of farmworker bill thwarts the wishes of Mainers
With her actions, Gov. Mills has told farmworkers: I don’t see you and I don’t care about you.
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Opinion: Mills’ veto of farmworker bill a sad failure of leadership
Claims of exceptionality by the agricultural sector, which the governor has repeatedly cited in her veto messages, are transparently wrong.
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Opinion: Portland Museum of Art appears to have lost its way
The suggestion that a large expansion will lift the PMA out of a pattern of financial underperformance is not to be trusted.
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Opinion: Ask what you can do for your country
Reflecting on the courage exhibited by those who fought in World War II throws today’s world into sharp relief.
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Opinion: Gov. Brennan knew a thing or two about courage
The Brennan administration created the toolkit for modern state government. In the process, Joe earned the loyalty, respect and affection of everyone who worked for or with him.
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Opinion: It’s not only Trump supporters who can understand Trump’s allure
While much of Gen Z leans left politically, a strong frustration with American quality of life is present in many young people.