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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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: Only big government can tame big meat
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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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Without state ERA, women face unfair barriers to equality
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.
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Commentary: Medicare needs to test the new Alzheimer’s drug before paying
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
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Maine Voices: Fighter jet design change could hurt Maine workers
Engines for the F-35 fighter have proven to be the best in the air, and essential to the national defense.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: 50 years later, her battle for women’s equality goes on
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt will push, once again, this week for an equal rights amendment to Maine’s Constitution.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: From hating Democrats to hating democracy
Maine Republicans were spreading the ‘Big Lie’ long before Donald Trump appeared on the scene.
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Maine Lobstermen’s Association: Maine lobstermen are committed to protecting our ocean
From the lobster industry’s perspective, the series The Lobster Trap doesn’t accurately tell their story.
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The Maine Millennial: Anti-vaxxers deserve health care, too
Instead of determining who should be denied care, we should be making it available to everyone.