Multi-modal transportation will be good for our environment, economy and society as a whole.
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Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms
The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.
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Opinion: Preventative efforts to stem gun violence can protect our children
Maine was served a wake-up call last October. We must act on it.
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Commentary: Supreme Court’s options narrow as Trump loses each appeal
It just got harder for the Supreme Court to save Donald Trump from criminal prosecution for his involvement with the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In a straightforward opinion, a unanimous panel of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rejected Trump’s claim that a former president should be immune […]
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TV SERIES REVIEW: ‘Feud’ is a dusty old tale about two fading wall portraits, J.P. Devine writes
A strong cast falls short in this hit-or-miss series that looks at the famous feud between iconic actors Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.
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Opinion: As we grapple with Gaza, Jewish institutions are letting us down
The conflict raises complex questions that should be addressed in community. Where is that community now?
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Douglas Rooks: ‘Red flag’ law not just needed, but essential
Concerns that red flag laws unduly burden gun owners don’t stand up to scrutiny.
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ON MUSIC: Jazz musician Katie Oberholtzer’s first love is performing
It’s a lot of fun to find a world-class jazz singer who grew up in southern Maine and whose considerable talent is lighting up the national stage as well as the local one. Such is the case of Katie Oberholtzer who will be coming to One Longfellow Square for a performance on Valentine’s Day. She […]
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Opinion: Now is the time for a down payment on our coastal communities
Gov. Mills’ calls for investment in both community recovery and statewide climate change adaptation must be heeded.
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Maine Compass: Maine must reform PFAS reporting requirements
The state should provide businesses with a realistic timeline and framework to help remediate contaminated sites.