Gov. Mills’ AI task force is undertaking important work, and voters should prioritize candidates who back its recommendations.
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So you want to stand out in Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary? | Steve Collins
It shouldn’t be hard for a candidate to distinguish themselves in this race. And yet.
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Portland ought to recognize the business of community spirit | Opinion
Although this is a big week for the Maine Irish Heritage Center, our commitment to the public good goes well beyond the celebration of St. Patrick.
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The arts belong at the center of education in Maine | Opinion
Young people here, like young people everywhere, need a sense of belonging and connection. The arts support both.
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Early child care and education must be a top priority for Maine | Opinion
Giving our children a good start is a sound investment in the state’s future.
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Disability rights advocacy must never overlook the individual’s needs | Opinion
Structured, court-ordered treatment is the right course of action for some brain disorder patients. In such cases, ideology should not trump experience.
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The thought police are on patrol at USM | Opinion
The recent cancellation of a conference on Palestine by the University of Southern Maine nauseated me.
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What do Maine’s fishermen and restaurateurs have in common? Mental health challenges. | Opinion
Both our fishing and restaurant sectors shoulder extraordinary strain. If we them to endure here, we must take that into account.
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I wouldn’t be without winter in Maine | Opinion
Although I’m also looking forward to the spring equinox, let’s not sell the magic of our winters short.
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With friends like these, Riverton doesn’t need enemies | Opinion
The group of locals opposing the construction of Belfort Landing, a 50-unit housing project, have taken a narrow view of community in a neighborhood where it used to flourish.