This session, Maine legislators will weigh bills that address these vital issues, and patients should take the opportunity to speak up.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: Maine needs CMP to be a partner to clean energy, not an obstacle
The PUC must investigate what’s behind the utility’s unexpected demand for costly upgrades by solar developers.
Commentary: We need open space, and Washington can help us get it
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Maine Voices: Looking upstream for causes of racial inequality
Instead of focusing only on who needs help, we should also understand why they need it.
Flouting CDC rules, MaineHealth offered vaccines to all employees, even remote workers
Stay-at-home workers and even outside contractors got shots, while many of the state’s older residents await vaccines.
The View From Here: Three dots say more than you think
Technology has given us a lot of new ways to communicate – and a lot of ways to be misunderstood.
Black History Month: Gerald Talbot, Maine’s first Black lawmaker
During his three House terms, Talbot championed migrant worker rights, Indian tribal sovereignty, fair housing and creating a holiday to honor King.
DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
Tom Waddell: We must unite around fundamental rights for all
Christian terrorists helped storm the Capitol, and it was a long time coming.
Commentary: MaineGeneral must be held to account for putting donors first
The hospital’s actions lowered confidence in the vaccination system at a critical time.