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Greg Kesich: Ranked-choice voting will be missed in Maine’s Democratic primary

In a crowded field, the instant runoffs would have provided clarity to a fractured process.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ lead against a divided opposition could yield a nominee who is unacceptable to the party’s mainstream.

by Angela Oechslie and Ken Grady February 23, 2020February 21, 2020

Efforts that strengthen Maine’s ability to compete and succeed in the modern innovation economy deserve increased support.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 23, 2020September 13, 2020

The expanding presence of the federal immigration enforcement agency threatens some of the very families Maine should find a way to welcome.

by Robert Charles February 22, 2020February 21, 2020

The kids from the U.S. were never given a chance, but together they made history.

by Kristen S. Cloutier and Amy B. Arata February 22, 2020February 21, 2020

Our older population deserves our respect, and so do the hardworking Mainers who care for them.

by Inga Sandvoss Browne February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Well-run lockdown drills foster familiarity and confidence, and should not trigger anxiety among participants.

by Sarah Shmitt February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.

by Julie Dumont Rabinowitz February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

The Transportation and Climate Initiative will raise gasoline costs, unfairly burdening rural Mainers and the working poor.

by Jeanne Lambrew and Randall Liberty February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

As commissioners of the Maine departments of Health and Human Services and Corrections, we work toward making some of our services unnecessary.