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Maine Voices: Open-primary bill will make election system more inclusive

by Pious Ali April 29, 2019April 29, 2019

Allowing independent voters to cast primary ballots will continue our state’s proud tradition of reform.

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Jim Fossel: Silly season on the long campaign trail

by Greg Kesich April 28, 2019April 26, 2019

With 19 months until Election Day, there’s no long-shot candidacy too long to be treated seriously.

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Patricia Crimmins: Student voter suppression undermines the purposes of federalism

April 28, 2019April 29, 2019

Crimmins argues that out-of-state students can have a unique, civic influence on policy matters that are the responsibility of individual states.

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Commentary: Maine lobstermen seeking best solution for both aquaculture applicants and fishermen

by Tom Santaguida April 27, 2019April 27, 2019

Consistent Department of Marine Resources policy could prevent conflicts over the terms and siting of aquaculture leases.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Denial of coverage places further burden on those seeking abortion care

by Anne C. Fowler April 27, 2019April 29, 2019

Neither money nor geography should stand in the way of equal access to reproductive health services.

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Another View: Misunderstandings abound on CMP corridor route

by Paul B. Frederic April 26, 2019April 28, 2019

Such an avalanche of deliberately generated misinformation has been produced in the debate over the proposed Central Maine Power transmission line, it’s hard to know where to start shoveling. As a sixth-generation Somerset County farmer, I am going to shovel for a few paragraphs. My focus today is on the proposed route. A recent letter […]