opinion

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October 17, 2019

Maine Voices: Our state should embrace overdose prevention sites as the evidence-based step they are

A federal judge recently ruled that they're not illegal, and data show that they save money, save lives and serve as a bridge into treatment.
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October 17, 2019

Our Endorsement: Kate Snyder is our choice for Portland mayor

Snyder’s experience on the Portland school board during some tough budget years shows why she is best suited for the position.
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October 17, 2019

Dana Milbank: Democrats flip the script on a cut-and-run president

During Tuesday’s debate, they sounded very much like Republicans of yore in denouncing Trump for jeopardizing national security.
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October 16, 2019

Leonard Pitts: When we see black people, why do we see what isn’t there?

The tragic shooting of a woman in Fort Worth is another example of a much bigger problem.
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October 16, 2019

Maine Voices: Colombian-American finds cultural home in Portland

In a small city where less than 4 percent of the population identifies as Hispanic, a restaurant becomes far more than just a place to eat.
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October 16, 2019

Commentary: Get over vaccination hesitation and get your flu shot

Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there's also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
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October 16, 2019

Our View: Proud state watching as Maine native prepares to make history

Jessica Meir is scheduled to take part in the first all-female spacewalk this week.
Published
October 15, 2019

Commentary: The Supreme Court should protect trans people from discrimination

We are not asking for much: a fair chance at a job, and a safe place to live.
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October 15, 2019

Maine Voices: Cape Elizabeth teenagers’ experience shows dwindling tolerance for silence

Suspended and shamed for her words in 1997, a Portland graduate lauds current Cape students who are advocating for their right to speak up.
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October 15, 2019

Our View: Federal immigration response sends very confused message

While Congress comes up with almost $900,000 to assist asylum seekers in Maine, the president is slamming the door.