In our schools, among law enforcement and in our jails, we must invest in identifying and treating behavioral health issues – before the next tragedy.
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Lewiston Rep. Cloutier: State budget invests in programs, services hardworking Mainers deserve
This spending plan brings Mainers financial relief and invests in education and retirement so our youngest and oldest residents can thrive.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should take action to keep Maine families safe
The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act marks a significant step in securing our communities and creates important oversight mechanisms.
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Portland Councilor Fournier: Gov. Mills needs to step up on behalf of Democratic values
Instead, she has stalled tribal sovereignty; largely ignored the plight of asylum seekers, and failed to stand up for LGBTQ+ young people.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: White people should discuss ‘replacement theory’
The widely circulated lie concerning weaponized immigration has been used as a pretext for racist massacres around the country.
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Jim Fossel: Trump and Obama had much in common
Both led populist campaigns that challenged the ruling elite, and both won long-shot races against Hillary Clinton.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: ‘Everything is possible’ for abortion foes
The absurd myth of last-minute abortions is propaganda designed to drown out legitimate policy debate.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Just another statistic – why I’ve chosen to leave the medical profession
The pandemic was a breaking point for those of us who practiced medicine day in and day out in a pared-down environment where colleagues and staff were burning out and demoralized
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Maine Voices: Accentuate the positive – COVID, a rural school and other challenges
Carrabec High School, in North Anson, makes a point of seeking and finding reasons to celebrate students’ excellence.
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Maine Observer: Learning from 55 years of Maine gardens
There have been new homes and new crops, but some things never change.