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Maine Compass: Homeless kids in central Maine need our help

by Edward Potter June 11, 2019June 10, 2019

Youth homelessness is a bigger problem than most people think.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Democrats in Augusta shouldn’t let fear stop them from pursuing tax justice

by Michael Lambert Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2019December 27, 2019

Rolling back cuts for the wealthy will show that the party is committed to representing the interests of all Mainers.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Alarming trends in youth suicide demand attention

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

The causes of suicide for children younger than 10 have not been adequately studied, but warning signs have been identified.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta

by Jim Fossel June 9, 2019June 6, 2019

The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Another View: Media contribute to two-party lock on power

by Joe H. Pickering Jr. June 9, 2019June 10, 2019

Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.

Op-Eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Don’t believe what you hear about Planned Parenthood

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal June 9, 2019September 13, 2020

The organization’s clinics are the place to go for access to a wide range of reproductive health services.

Bill Nemitz, Maine, Op-Eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: Local business washes away a big-box store nightmare

by Bill Nemitz June 9, 2019June 10, 2019

After Home Depot makes a washer and dryer go poof, Central Furniture and Appliance, Inc., demonstrates the age-old art of good customer relations.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Gun restrictions handicap law-abiding citizens

by Amy Swearer June 8, 2019June 9, 2019

In the wake of the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach, Va., that claimed the lives of 12 people, Gov. Ralph Northam has called for a special legislative session to address gun-related violence. Using the shooting as a call to action, he then proposed a variety of restrictions on lawful gun owners — not one of […]