It’s actually just a way of saying we’re an attractive enough place that people want to come, some to stay.
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A new arms race in space must be stopped in its tracks | Opinion
A new treaty banning all weapons in space is the only way to prevent a future calamity.
The road back to the mountaintop needs to start right here | Opinion
We need to draw inspiration from our country’s civil rights icons in standing up and taking action against the Trump administration’s ongoing injustices and cruelty.
When we turn our backs on mRNA, we turn our backs on the future | Opinion
Pull the plug now, and we stall work on vaccines for flu, RSV, malaria, HIV — and cancers.
Our neighbors to the south need to look in the mirror | Opinion
In response to Maine Sen. Joe Martin’s recent ‘invitation,’ this proud Canadian would like to shine a light on how America currently appears to the rest of the world.
The case for entering the teaching profession | Opinion
The satisfaction derived from everyday interactions that make a difference in the lives of young people cannot be purchased at any price.
Bad relations with Canada hurt democracy and Maine | Opinion
The president’s misguided insults may play with his base, but they hurt Maine businesses and America’s standing.
Clean water starts on land | Opinion
The everyday choices we make in our yards, farms/gardens, parks and neighborhoods can have a serious impact on the health of Maine’s coastal waters.
Annex Western Canada? No thanks, Senator. | Opinion
Maine Sen. Joe Martin can keep his ugly, frayed welcome mat.
Maine’s schools should focus on engagement, not testing | Opinion
The purpose of public education is to prepare students for life, not to create good standardized test takers.