This isn’t just another budget item; we spend far more on things far less important.
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Opinion: With democracy on life support, this is no time for silence
A loud and sustained rebuke of this administration may be our only hope.
Opinion: Blanket freeze on foreign aid is a grave mistake
Inefficiencies can be rectified without incurring the grievous harm my business and others are currently watching unfold.
Opinion: Maine needs to find a way to preserve health care
The threat of federal funding cuts makes state support more important than ever.
Opinion: Close down USAID and we are all a lot less safe
Funding of federal programs should be evaluated by the American people, not out-of-touch billionaires.
Opinion: Coyote killing contests have no place in Maine
This indiscriminate slaughter is an embarrassment to a state that prides itself on its hunting ethics and traditions.
Opinion: Trump and Musk lean on fear and intimidation
Recall just how little we are being told about all of this targeted corruption and waste.
Opinion: Welcoming spaces can help protect seniors against scams
A strong and understanding support system for older Mainers to talk with about their experiences with fraudsters could go a long way.
Opinion: Maine’s blue economy won’t thrive without workforce investment
The state’s marine industries are struggling to fill critical positions.
Opinion: The RFK Jr. strategy for battling obesity is flawed
For many Americans, day-to-day survival comes before diet and lifestyle considerations. Kale is off the table.