The state’s youth prison should not stay open if it is still using dangerous techniques it was warned about in 2017.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Coronavirus pandemic edges toward grim milestone
For more than a century, the influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the deadliest in our history, a record that will soon be broken by COVID.
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The View From Here: We in the media helped inflame 9/11 hysteria
In a moment of crisis, we lowered our standards just when they were needed most.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans should be the party of local control
But the party of small government is all too willing to interfere on the municipal level when it’s in their interest.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Defending Acadia against industrial-scale aquaculture
The nationally significant gift of Acadia National Park will be tarnished if American Aquafarms’ salmon farms are permitted.
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The Maine Millennial: Comfort amid grief can come from many sources
After finding religion and intoxication unsatisfactory, a writer takes solace in one of the laws of science.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. approach to climate remains grounded in September 2001
Today, Earth is under attack, but we can stop it by eliminating carbon emissions. Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Teachers, students primed for unique in-person COVID learning challenges
How will we do this again? Educators will be inspired by the chance to empower all young people – and everyone will gain from being in a room with others.
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Our View: Put an end to election-fraud farce
There’s nothing funny about the ridiculous claims still being made by supporters of Donald Trump, 10 months after the polls closed.
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Rep. Jess Fay: We must support full continuum of care for older Mainers
Until we grasp how older Mainers contribute to our economy and communities, it will be a challenge to make spending on their care a priority.