Condemnation is only the first step. It is time we take proactive measures to curtail such incidents in the future.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: COVID hits some of us harder than others
I could take time off from my job to recover without forgoing pay. Millions aren’t so fortunate.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Real leadership could prevent federal spending battles
Members of Congress should be looking for ways to fix the system and avoid these crises in the future.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Church gives us a shot at community – and community is what we need
If you’re not interested in churchgoing, you can find or make a ‘church’ of your own that connects you to other people.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Angus King: America needs stability, not standoffs
Recent government shutdowns have been very painful and very costly. What if we forced Congress to do its job instead?
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Prostate cancer is ‘the good cancer’ – or is it?
More American men are being diagnosed at advanced stages, when it’s more deadly. But it doesn’t have to be that way – step up, inform yourself and talk to your health care provider.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The child poverty rate doubled because we let it
The expiration of the federal child tax credit left American children behind last year. We should be way past scaremongering about ‘welfare’ and ‘generosity.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pine Tree Power critics have vastly exaggerated CMP’s, Versant’s likely cost
Federal filings, Maine law and regulations and the current market for public utility assets do not support the $13.5 billion figure cited in opponents’ ads.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Much thought led to recommending Sears Island for offshore wind port
Of the sites under consideration, it’s the cheapest to develop, it wouldn’t require dredging and it’s specifically designated as a potential port.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: We must continue to strengthen mental health services for Maine’s kids
Don’t allow our youth experiencing behavioral and mental health crises to continue to languish in emergency rooms and jails.