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Maine Compass: Motorists who hit an animal should make the humane choice

by Marge Kilkelly For Central Maine News February 24, 2023February 23, 2023

In Maine, if you run into a deer, moose or even a turkey with your vehicle, you are required to notify authorities about that accident. A benefit of this law is that if the animal is severely injured and must be put down that can occur in a timely, humane manner and the animal is […]

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Maine Voices: Coyotes protect songbirds, so let’s protect them

by Hope Cruser From the Press Herald February 24, 2023February 23, 2023

We need reasonable limits on the hunting of an animal that safeguards the declining bird population from cat predation.

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Douglas Rooks: A truce in the Maine license plate wars

by Douglas Rooks For Central Maine News February 23, 2023February 22, 2023

After 24 years, it looks like Maine will finally get a new license plate, with the “chickadee plate” set to be retired, beginning in 2025. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows presented the plan for almost two hours before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee last week, and it was a skillful performance. Bellows had satisfactory answers to […]

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Commentary: Ohio’s train derailment – not spy balloons – is the real national security threat

by Brad Martin and Aaron Clark-Ginsberg From the Los Angeles Times February 23, 2023February 22, 2023

The railroad accident and chemical spill underscore the slow degradation of U.S. infrastructure and disaster response.

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Maine Voices: I am grateful to you, Jimmy Carter, for being my role model

by Shoshana Hoose From the Press Herald February 23, 2023February 22, 2023

You have lived your ideals and made a real difference in the world, holding on to hope even as some of your biggest accomplishments have been dismantled.

Life & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark, Op-Eds

Joan Kennedy, daughter share love of music

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Upcoming performance to benefit ShineOnCass Foundation has been postponed.

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Community Compass: Ash Wednesday, Lent are opportunities to rethink ourselves

by Father Jack Fles For Central Maine News February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

“Jesus Gets Us” was the campaign slogan for Jesus promulgated prior to and during the Super Bowl. I loved watching the game, but I did not love that ad. Jesus does get us; the problem is we don’t get Jesus. Not by a long shot. Jesus tells us that we find life by giving, not […]