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Commentary: Can Biden keep sending Ukraine weapons without provoking Russia?

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

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Commentary: Maine’s housing crisis requires urgent action, and we’re ready to get to work

by Teresa Pierce and Traci Gere From the Press Herald January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

The Joint Select Committee on Housing has a three-pronged mission: helping people without homes; preserving and producing more housing, and improving land use and development processes.

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Maine Voices: Argument for school choice voucher program is flawed

by Kathleen Mikulka From the Press Herald January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

Maine’s public schools should not be knocked by champions of a program our state does not need.

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Maine Voices: How to put a stop to American democracy’s decline?

by Richard Barringer From the Press Herald January 30, 2023January 27, 2023

If we act in good faith and with good effect, there is no shortage of reforms available.

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Commentary: Yes, college education is still very much ‘worth it’

by Jerry Paul From the Press Herald January 30, 2023January 29, 2023

The return on investment for students of my institution, Maine Maritime Academy, tells a compelling story.

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Commentary: A glimmer of hope for Maine cyclists and pedestrians

by Colin Durrant and Kirsten Brewer Special to the Press Herald January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

In the form of its first-ever active transportation plan, our state now has an enormous opportunity to make it easier for more of us to move around.

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Jim Fossel: Nothing should be off table in debt ceiling negotiation

by Jim Fossel January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

What can the White House give that will satisfy Republicans? Plenty.

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Hilary Koch: Let’s talk about lawn signs and thoughtful communication

by Hilary Koch For Central Maine News January 29, 2023January 27, 2023

I’ve been troubled by some lawn signs. You’re probably familiar with them. The words can vary but the message generally reads like this: “In this home, we believe… Science is real, Black lives matter, No human is illegal, Women’s rights are human rights, Love is love, Kindness First.” Initially, I thought the signs were great. […]