The timing of the laying off of the CDC team responsible for tracking drownings couldn’t be worse.
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Maine’s housing crisis must be its top priority | Letter
Too many of us are feeling afraid.
Mainers should go the extra mile to shop local | Letter
Our grocery stores should make it easy for us to support our neighbors.
Susan Collins needs to pick a side now | Letter
Our senator needs to recognize that, under President Trump, the days of conciliation and negotiation are gone.
Funding for more ICE agents should be denied | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins needs to lead the way in opposing this provision of the “big, beautiful bill.”
Maine’s health care system needs saving | Letter
I’m heartened by the people and organizations trying to take action.
Mainers must speak out against the killing in Gaza | Letter
The federal government’s role in adding to the Palestinian people’s suffering is shameful.
How Golden and Collins can earn more Mainers’ respect | Letter
They can start by denouncing President Trump’s cruelty and un-American, authoritarian behavior.
Mainers must speak out against Medicaid, SNAP cuts | Letter
These bedrock programs are vital to public health.
ICE should know masks are not the American way | Letter
Perhaps its agents aren’t exactly proud of the work they’re doing.