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Maine Voices: Lobstermen want to follow science to protect environment, iconic industry

by Virginia Olsen Special to the Press Herald January 13, 2022January 12, 2022

Don’t be fooled by a recent series: People in Maine’s fishing industry are pleading for rational policies, not denying them.

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Another View: Without democracy, all is lost

by Christopher Johnson January 12, 2022January 11, 2022

Jan. 6 was the one-year anniversary of a violent insurrection. The investigation and gathering of evidence still continues and we have yet to serve justice on all those who plotted, funded, and encouraged supporters of the outgoing president to commit those lawless and treasonous acts. Former President Trump’s role in this worst domestic attack on […]

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Maine Voices: USM center will build on historian’s legacy by strengthening labor education

by Vinny O'Malley Special to the Press Herald January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

L.D. 1816 would create the Dr. Charles A. Scontras Labor Center in honor of a man who grew up in Old Orchard and began his working life in a shoe shop.

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Commentary: Only big government can tame big meat

by David Wainer Bloomberg Opinion January 11, 2022January 11, 2022

The Biden administration’s plan to support smaller beef processors is a good start, but keeping prices in check will require tougher anti-competitive measures.

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Maine Voices: Without state ERA, women face unfair barriers to equality

by Nancy Murdock Special to the Press Herald January 11, 2022January 10, 2022

The U.S. Constitution’s silence on the fundamental legal rights of women makes it critical that these rights are spelled out clearly in the Maine Constitution.