The economic conditions that drove double-digit inflation in the 1970s are not at play today.
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Maine Voices: Ending homelessness requires bold action
A new report identifies a long-term strategy for making sure that everyone has access to decent, affordable housing.
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Jim Fossel: Democracy demands action from the political center
If moderates from both parties don’t assert themselves, extremists will dominate the debate.
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The Maine Millennial: Brunswick’s Spindleworks is a gallery of abilities
It’s inspiring to see the talent and works produced by people often defined by what they can’t do.
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Maine Voices: July Fourth weekend standoff should raise awareness of ‘sovereign citizen’ threat
Rise of the Moors, arrested en route to Maine, is just one of many unauthorized paramilitary entities in the U.S.
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Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea
The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
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Our View: Federal earmarks will add accountability, not corruption
Constituents in Maine should be able to appeal to their U.S. senators or representative to seek funding for important local projects.
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Maine Voices: No wonder there’s a shortage of restaurant workers
Coverage of the scramble to fill food and beverage jobs spurs a Portland man to describe what he’s seen in 17 years in the business.
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Maine Voices: End stigmatizing language around substance use
Leaders like Biden and Mills should lead the effort and banish pejoratives like ‘addict’ and ‘drunk’ from public discourse.
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Our View: Gov. Mills’ veto won’t end public power debate
Fed-up consumers will still likely get the last word on the future ownership of Maine’s electric grid.