Black History Month: The past shows the way forward

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February 28, 2021

Black History Month: The past shows the way forward

History shows that the actions of ordinary people have the power to transform the world.
Published
February 28, 2021

The View From Here: Western Maine corridor vote would add new ways to say ‘no’

The anti-CMP power line question would provide more opportunities to veto future climate-response projects.
Published
February 28, 2021

Commentary: Real estate boom signals new in-migration to Maine. Let’s hope we’re ready

It’s the result of a strong brand, a virus and our own responsible action. The challenge: making it work for the people who were here all along.
Published
February 26, 2021

Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.

The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.
Published
February 26, 2021

Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools

The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
Published
February 25, 2021

Maine Voices: Focus on learning loss overlooks everything our kids have weathered

Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.
Published
February 24, 2021

Maine Voices: Sense of unfairness fueling continued opposition to CMP plan

Mainers might be more willing to bear compromises with the pristine quality of their environment if they felt they’d be core beneficiaries.
Published
February 23, 2021

CMP chairman: CMP is on the team for Maine’s renewable-energy future

We believe we can ensure the safe integration of solar projects and do so at a lower cost for the developers.
Published
February 23, 2021

Maine Voices: Path to citizenship ensures that Dreamers – and Maine – fulfill our full potential

Those of us who came to America as children can’t risk buying a home or starting a business when the next president could deport us.
Published
February 21, 2021

Maine public advocate: Floating offshore wind will benefit consumers

This is the course to protect Mainers from volatile fossil fuel costs, safeguard our coastal communities from rising sea levels and mitigate the Gulf’s warming.