Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.

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Published
February 26, 2021

Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.

The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.
Published
February 26, 2021

Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools

The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
Published
February 25, 2021

Douglas Rooks: George Smith lived his life well, right to the end

The legendary lobbyist, outdoorsman and columnist gave it his all, even after falling ill.
Published
February 25, 2021

Maine Compass: Clean Energy Corridor will help Maine families like mine

Maine is the only place the writer has ever wanted to be, and the powerline project is helping to keep him here.
Published
February 25, 2021

Maine Voices: Focus on learning loss overlooks everything our kids have weathered

Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.
Published
February 24, 2021

George Smith: Real Mainers never throw anything away

Clothes, books, fly rods - we can't seem to part with any of them.
Published
February 24, 2021

Another View: How to honor George Smith

We owe it to the great outdoorsman to pick up his mantle and carry it forward.
Published
February 24, 2021

Maine Voices: Sense of unfairness fueling continued opposition to CMP plan

Mainers might be more willing to bear compromises with the pristine quality of their environment if they felt they’d be core beneficiaries.
Published
February 23, 2021

CMP chairman: CMP is on the team for Maine’s renewable-energy future

We believe we can ensure the safe integration of solar projects and do so at a lower cost for the developers.
Published
February 23, 2021

Maine Voices: Path to citizenship ensures that Dreamers – and Maine – fulfill our full potential

Those of us who came to America as children can’t risk buying a home or starting a business when the next president could deport us.