How to fix Maine’s tax math | Opinion
Voters across the state have been revolting against crushing property tax hikes due to crumbling infrastructure. Fortunately, there’s a solution.
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Limiting affordable access harms regular people trying to enjoy the outdoors, especially in trying economic times.
Tuition-free degrees are a boon for Maine | Opinion
As former governors who believe passionately in the Maine Free College Scholarship, we’re delighted to have Gov. Janet Mills on board with guaranteeing state students a tuition-free community college education.
Platner’s silence on Hamas is deafening — and disqualifying | Opinion
Maine voters deserve a candidate with demonstrated moral clarity, not one manufactured by D.C. strategists.
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In the U.S., Liberation Day passes almost without notice. That reflects something about how survivors rebuilt their lives in Lewiston, in Portland: through the slow, private work of keeping something alive in places that had not asked for them.
When crimes become civil, accountability disappears | Opinion
A new state law allowing prosecutors to take certain Class E offenses and charge them as civil violations is wearing on law enforcement.
Shenna Bellows will fight for Maine as governor | Opinion
Bellows champions our ability to govern ourselves.
Portland’s Maine-born population has dropped to 40%. Is that a problem? | Column
If the trend of the past five years continues at the same rate, there will be no native Mainers living in the city by 2050. Alarm bells? Not yet.
Graham Platner’s behavior has been unacceptable. I’m voting for him anyway. | Opinion
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AI backlash is deserved, overdue | Opinion
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National Democratic backing may be Joe Baldacci’s undoing | Steve Collins
Gaining the support of Capitol Hill insiders is more likely to hurt than help his bid for the 2nd District congressional seat.
Graham Platner’s inexperience is the point | Douglas Rooks
You hardly need me to tell you that this is no ordinary campaign.
Scott Heath embraces USM baseball’s past while building its present and future
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There’s still time to determine who’s best qualified to take on Sen. Susan Collins in November. I believe I am that candidate.
Celebrate Maine’s own ‘Holy Woman’ this May | Opinion
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Nirav Shah is the best choice for Maine’s environment | Opinion
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Jackson and Platner are right to be thinking about Mainers’ time | Steve Collins
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Maine’s Legislature has a lot to learn about conducting the people’s business | Opinion
The majority budget process has silenced minority opinions, creating a toxic work environment that has disenfranchised most of us.
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Policies that expand access to screening and support research deserve our full support.