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Published
May 21, 2022

Maine Voices: Accentuate the positive – COVID, a rural school and other challenges

Carrabec High School, in North Anson, makes a point of seeking and finding reasons to celebrate students’ excellence.
Published
January 19, 2022

Our View: It’s time to ask, what is the dairy industry worth to Maine?

With the future uncertain, Maine must show its support.
Published
January 7, 2022

Maine Voices: Let’s resolve to make high-speed internet universal in Maine

In a world where online accessibility is more important than ever, we can’t afford to leave anyone behind.
Published
November 17, 2021

Our View: Another winter, another COVID surge coming to Maine

All signs say that infections will rise, and it is the low-vaccination areas that will take the hardest hit.
Published
September 18, 2021

Commentary: Maybe we should change how we talk to Mayberry about the COVID vaccine

This is what isn’t working: one side pushing to get immunized while the other pushes against it.
Published
May 19, 2021

Rep. Cloutier and Sen. Bennett: Helping Maine’s family caregivers is the right thing to do

No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, you can agree that these essential workers deserve the $2,000 that L.D. 296 will provide them.
Published
April 25, 2021

Maine Observer: Trust and patience still do the job

An annual tradition can pay off if you are willing to wait long enough.
Published
March 25, 2021

Our View: DeJoy’s plan would hobble Postal Service

The agency needs a strategy for success, not this recipe for failure.
Published
March 21, 2021

Our View: Broadband funding is a new New Deal

Like rural electrification in the 20th century, internet access and affordability could improve lives in the 21st.
Published
February 14, 2021

Maine Voices: Internet connectivity that just works will help Maine thrive

One key step is to chart internet quality. The ISPs won’t tell us the truth – the Maine Broadband Coalition needs to hear from you.