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Published
February 16, 2020

Insight: How to make an ethical self-driving car

When a collision is inevitable, should a vehicle privilege the safety of its occupants or the people outside?
Published
December 22, 2019

Jim Fossel: U.K. elections offer lessons for Americans

Party discipline and a coherent message matter more than popularity in the polls.
Published
March 25, 2019

Maine Voices: College students need to fill their stomachs to fuel their brains

Like many other Mainers with low-wage jobs, students are one unexpected expense away from having no money for food or rent.
Published
March 24, 2019

Commentary: Three new technologies could reshape Maine’s economy, climate in a good way

Solar power, storage batteries and super-efficient appliances are riding into the state, and we should welcome them with open arms.
Published
March 24, 2019

Maine Voices: We all should work to light the literacy flame, and keep it burning

Encourage those who struggle with reading, and foster the love of books in your own home as well.

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Published
March 24, 2019

Maine Observer: Who can step in and help old, lonely dogs?

Regrets haunt a passer-by saddened at the daily sight of Bo and Sam, chained to trees summer and winter.
Published
March 24, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Dogsledder’s fans sow joy along Iditarod

A group calling themselves the Ugly Dogs raise money for schools when their hero goes dark on the trail.
Published
March 24, 2019

Jim Fossel: Debate on CMP proposal stymied by opponents’ transparency immunity

The group Stop the Corridor should be required to reveal its financing sources.
Published
March 23, 2019

Gina Barreca: The world needs more funny – and disruptive – women

Loud, smart and funny women have always been told we'd be better off if we just calmed down and didn't show off.
Published
March 23, 2019

Professional Logging Contractors: Wood has critical role to play in Maine’s clean-energy future

We encourage Gov. Mills, the Legislature and Maine citizens not to overlook the many advantages traditional wood heat has.