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Commentary: End homelessness and welcome asylum seekers – Maine can do both

by Cullen Ryan From the Telegram February 20, 2023February 17, 2023

State and federal leaders should come together to establish an effective asylum seeker resettlement program.

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Commentary: Tribes in Maine left out of Native American resurgence by 40-year-old federal law

by Joseph Kalt, Amy Besaw Medford and Jonathan B. Taylor The Conversation February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Tribal citizens across the state should be allowed to partake in the ongoing tribal economic boom.

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Commentary: Right now, reducing energy costs must be Augusta’s first priority

by Matt Harrington From the Press Herald February 18, 2023February 17, 2023

An elderly woman whom I met during the campaign season recognized me as I stood at her door. Before I could even begin my introduction, tears welled up in her eyes. At over 70 years old, she told me she had to ask for heating assistance. For the first time in her life, she said […]

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Jim Fossel: Stop legislative wolves in sheep’s clothing

by Jim Fossel February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

Let’s curtail trickery by lawmakers – at both the state and federal level.

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The Maine Millennial: Maine’s Black history should be taught and learned

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

If you don’t know that your people have always belonged somewhere, it’s hard to feel at home there.

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Community Compass: Mooring rules in Winthrop about safety, public access

by Elizabeth Peters For Central Maine News February 18, 2023February 17, 2023

For almost two years the same small group of people have made accusations, stacked town meetings with spouses and family members, and worked to pressure the town of Winthrop to repeal the mooring ordinance. A few even ran for town council. This small troupe are doing this to protect what they perceive as their “grandfathered” […]

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Commentary: It’s time for Maine to reinstate parole for rehabilitated inmates

by Jeffrey Libby Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Bearing part or all of the cost of their own supervision, eligible prisoners could be released and placed in jobs to support their families, make restitution and pay taxes.