Nurses are extraordinary people — we just don’t have enough of them.
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Sen. Rebecca Millett: Sick leave good for families, economy
As an issue of public health and economic fairness, large companies should be required to allow sick people to stay home.
Karen Heck: We need patriots, not nationalists
It is every citizen’s duty to stand up for the rights of all Americans.
Sen. Bill Diamond: Maine should comply with Real ID
It’s time for lawmakers in the Legislature to restore Mainers’ right to come and go as they please.
Jim Fossel: It’s not a heroic resistance
Democrats say everything Trump does is a sign of a coming dystopia. Republicans have heard it before.
Alan Caron: The endangered Maine accent
When you hear it, hold on to it, because it may be going away.
Column: It’s not ‘just’ marijuana
Allowing marijuana use will just give addiction a foot in the door.
Mission: High-quality early education
The failure to support Maine children is hurting them, and harming our nation’s military readiness.
Douglas Rooks: Maine needs to make the most of school funding
It is time for a new Sinclair Act to make school systems more efficient.
George Smith: With wildlife, it’s hard to make everyone happy
Conflicting goals put state biologists in a bind.