If the history of alcohol regulation is any guide, backers of federal pot legalization should persuade our leaders of the potential tax windfall.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Stone walls tell a story of the land’s past
Long-ago frosts brought stones to the surface when the fields were cleared for farming in New England.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Olive, Again’ makes it OK to hate French-Canadians again
Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is set in modern-day Maine, but it presents outdated stereotypes.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Jefferson Davis’ Maine connection
My 11-year-old son is somewhat obsessed with Civil War history in general and Joshua Chamberlain in particular. We visited the Chamberlain museum recently and he went in a Civil War uniform. For Christmas, he presented me with a framed drawing of the Chamberlain statue in Bowdoin. I explained to him how the war sort of […]
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Coastal History: You’ve come a long way, baby
Well here we are – another decade has passed. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the millennium, although Big Al’s still had a nice selection of Y2K books on the shelf when I last went in there. Almost 20 years since 9/11. And, as I mentioned briefly last week, it’s now […]
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Insight: Boomers really are OK
Young climate activists pick the wrong target for failures to act on the environment.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
In 19th century, Maine’s statehood became inevitable
In this bicentennial year, a series of ambitious events highlights history and identity as the state celebrates its 200th birthday.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As bicentennial approaches, let our state continue to be the Polar Star
Throughout its history, immigrants have always refreshed and reinvigorated the economy and culture of Maine.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Maine’s centennial celebration
Here we are at the end of 2019, and it’s time for a couple of important birthdays. My oldest child turned 21 this week, which makes me feel old indeed (though my 3-year-old’s antics make me feel even older). And here is the great state of Maine, turning 200 and looking great for its age. […]
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Maine Voices: Decolonize Thanksgiving by making amends to the Wabanaki
It’s not enough to acknowledge past harms – non-Natives should work to create restorative change.