A route through Vermont would pass under Lake Champlain and below ground along roads instead of through the Maine woods.
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: Afghan refugees should get the same welcome America gave me
The only thing that can save people escaping the cruelty of war is the kindness of strangers.
Maine Voices: NECEC corridor isn’t perfect, but it is needed now
The world’s most immediate need is any and all means of reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Maine Voices: Mainers must meet climate change challenges head on
It’s time to increase our offshore wind investments; upgrade EV charging infrastructure, and make public transit accessible – and electric.
Maine Voices: Helping children with disabilities is part of David Flanagan’s lesser-known legacy
As he faces his toughest battle yet, he’s still dedicating his energy to bettering lives via the Augusta-based Children’s Center.
Maine Voices: It’s time to close Long Creek, end youth incarceration
The state’s scramble to rebrand the institution can never heal the years of neglect and abuse that it has caused.
Maine Voices: Fight to give millions of immigrants roadmap to citizenship is far from over
No matter what the Senate parliamentarian says, the struggle for basic rights and protections will continue.
Maine Voices: The reconciliation bill feels like my family’s last chance
My adult son, who has disabilities, cannot live the life he deserves because so little support exists for people like him. This legislation signals a commitment to providing it.
Maine Voices: State should make hospitals publish their prices
A new federal rule lifts the veil on health care prices, but most Maine providers aren’t doing their part.
Maine Voices: We need to put a price on carbon to fight climate change
A tax on fossil fuels would pay for infrastructure and steer consumers to clean energy options.