Turnout among voters ages 18-29 was the second-highest for a midterm election in the last 30 years.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: A former school librarian gets into the Little Free Library game
No rules, no money, no check-out system. Coming soon to a street corner near you – unless, of course, there’s one already there.
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Douglas Rooks: The unending election cycle hasn’t reached Maine – yet
We’ll know our elections are getting back to normal — and only then — when losing candidates relearn the concession ritual, and practice it.
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Maine Voices: System of care for Mainers with intellectual disabilities in tatters
Every parent with a disabled child, even those now in receipt of services, worries: What will happen when I’m gone?
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Maine Voices: Our forests offer a valuable buffer against climate change
Forest conservation easements will be key in conserving 30% of Maine lands by 2030.
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Commentary: We rarely prosecute bigots and racists who spew hate speech. And rightly so
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Maine Compass: Increased investments in child care must be part of Congress’ year-end budget deal
Investing in high-quality child care is an investment in the future of our state.
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Commentary: Maine’s system of prison labor deserves greater scrutiny
There’s no getting around the fact that the Maine State Department of Corrections’ goals conflict with how its working incarcerated population is compensated and protected.
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Maine Voices: After a six-year hiatus, our American flag is back
One flag, one country – a country making upward progress.
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Maine Voices: It’s time for Maine to suspend the fuel tax
Our state is bracing for one of the most economically disastrous winters in decades. Any action that might lessen its blow must be taken.