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Published
January 10, 2023

Commentary: Let’s make 2023 a year of economic development for all of Maine

It’s time we bring the same types of career opportunities that exist in Cumberland County to the entire state.
Published
January 8, 2023

Commentary: Maine’s rural hospital systems are suffering and urgent care is needed

As our legislators perform triage, the thousands of people on hospital wait lists are at risk of being sidelined further.
Published
October 23, 2022

Commentary: Opioid epidemic’s undue burden on rural Maine requires our full attention

Investment in evidence-based approaches can help guide our rural communities out of crisis.
Published
June 1, 2022

Commentary: Slowness to embrace four-day school week could be a good thing

This increasingly popular option, especially in districts in the nation’s rural areas, isn’t a major money-saver – though it does have other benefits, a new study finds.
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.