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Commentary: Background checks are the backbone of gun violence prevention

by Judi and Wayne Richardson From the Press Herald June 3, 2023June 2, 2023

Nothing will bring back our spirited, loving daughter Darien Richardson, but we know we can prevent more tragedies.

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Maine Compass: The role of parents and their rights should never be controversial

by Sen. Lisa Keim For Central Maine News June 2, 2023June 1, 2023

For parents across our country, you could say 2021 was a renaissance year. Fueled by the virtual learning systems implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents had a chance to see firsthand what their children were learning in school. More importantly, many were surprised by the teaching methods, or pedagogy, of what was being taught. In […]

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Commentary: Building a paid family and medical leave program that works for all Mainers

by Sen. Mattie Daughtry and Rep. Kristen Cloutier From the Press Herald June 2, 2023June 1, 2023

Many workers are forced to drop out of the workforce entirely to take care of their children and parents. If we want to be pro-family and pro-workforce, we need this kind of program.

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Douglas Rooks: Ukraine a defining issue for 2024

by Douglas Rooks For Central Maine News June 1, 2023May 31, 2023

Biden must show positive results over the next 12 months from NATO’s vast investment in Ukraine’s charismatic young leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or his reelection will be in jeopardy.

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Commentary: Maine gains from congressional delegation’s global outlook

by Marpheen Chann From the Press Herald June 1, 2023May 31, 2023

U.S. leadership and investment overseas reaps myriad dividends – a fact our elected representatives in D.C. have a firm grasp of.

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Commentary: Maine’s trails and great outdoors richly deserve our investment

by Kristina Cannon From the Press Herald May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

Skowhegan is not alone in seeing the magnificent value of trails. But we need state and federal support to realize our potential as a place with accessible and connected trails that offer year-round experiences.

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Commentary: Staffing hospitals at skeletal levels forces nurses to scramble

by Cokie Giles From the Press Herald May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

Nurses from Portland to Presque Isle have told me they are unable to either save patients’ lives or ensure they go home without any preventable complications. L.D. 1639 could change that.

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Commentary: Why do we assume that it’s safe to use our phones while we drive?

by Taylor Asen From the Press Herald May 30, 2023May 26, 2023

There’s growing recognition that the use of handheld phones while driving is profoundly dangerous. The data suggest that using your phone ‘responsibly’ isn’t great either.