Maine’s four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
MOFGA director: No Maine farm should go out of business during this pandemic
We need local, sustainable agriculture more than ever. Here’s how to make that happen.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread
Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction
The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
House passes bill to force federal action on ‘forever chemicals’ with Pingree, Golden amendments
The bill would force the EPA to develop health standards for the substances and would add PFAS to the list of chemicals in the agency’s ‘Safer Choice’ labels program.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress should lower barriers for drug treatment
Federal law requires a waiver for medical providers who prescribe one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: President Trump betrayed nation and should be impeached
It’s a vote not to punish the chief executive, but to protect our democracy.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Trump gets away with it, again
Republicans are committed to making sure their president faces no consequences.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
House passes Rep. Pingree’s measure to protect working waterfronts
Rep. Chellie Pingree’s bill would provide federal loans and grants to preserve access for fishermen, boatyards and the public and defend against climate change damage.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Cooper: Trump investigation harks back to stymied LePage impeachment
There is an obligation to rein in the chief executive when he or she has flouted the Constitution and the rule of law, even if conviction is unlikely.