In response to Maine Sen. Joe Martin’s recent ‘invitation,’ this proud Canadian would like to shine a light on how America currently appears to the rest of the world.
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‘From away’ shouldn’t be an insult for those who choose to live in Maine | Steve Collins
It’s actually just a way of saying we’re an attractive enough place that people want to come, some to stay.
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Annex Western Canada? No thanks, Senator. | Opinion
Maine Sen. Joe Martin can keep his ugly, frayed welcome mat.
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Clean water starts on land | Opinion
The everyday choices we make in our yards, farms/gardens, parks and neighborhoods can have a serious impact on the health of Maine’s coastal waters.
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Bad relations with Canada hurt democracy and Maine | Opinion
The president’s misguided insults may play with his base, but they hurt Maine businesses and America’s standing.
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Maine’s schools should focus on engagement, not testing | Opinion
The purpose of public education is to prepare students for life, not to create good standardized test takers.
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We cannot allow our history to be censored | Opinion
The Trump administration’s recent call to review Smithsonian Institution materials demands a response.
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Journalist killings in Gaza should horrify us all | Opinion
The recent deaths of an Al Jazeera news team at the hands of Israel are an attack on democratic values.
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Maine beach access case carries huge implications for private property | Opinion
The pending Maine Supreme Judicial Court decision could strip coastal Mainers of their property rights.
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Please don’t make unsafe schools the new normal | Opinion
When I was in school, I didn’t take bomb threats and lockdown drills seriously. Getting older brings a new perspective.