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Letter

Our View: Cowardice keeps gun control contentious

Fear of basic compromise means even the most reasonable of legislation on firearms stands little chance in Maine.

Commentary: Maine must stop trying to bypass SCOTUS decision on schools

The outcome in Carson v. Makin made clear that such religious discrimination in our education system must end. Why hasn’t it?

Maine Compass: Along with gun ownership should come great responsibility

The process to buy a gun should be more rigorous.

Ben Bragdon: Don’t tell me you can’t do anything about school shootings

We have the power to make school shootings, and gun violence overall, less likely.

Maine Voices: Youth need adults to stop CMP corridor once and for all

Although the project was roundly rejected at the ballot box in 2021, CMP refuses to give up and has chosen a divisive path that ignores the will of Maine people.

Commentary: With federal opinion in hand, it’s time to relicense Shawmut dam, protect central Maine economy

Gov. Mills will be able to make good on her promise that the dam will remain viable and continue to support the Sappi mill.

Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start

Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.

Scholars Strategy Network: Paid leave crucial for well-being of Maine families

Our View: Civil legal aid is falling short, hurting all of us

When people can't access programs and services designed to help them, whole communities suffer.