At least one-third of Maine homes will test positive for dangerous levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Need for extra vigilance by voters not up for debate
Mainers may or may not have known what they were doing when they enrolled with a third-party political group this year. Question marks hanging over No Labels’ activity highlight the need for caution.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: In state with dispersed tribal land, ‘full sovereignty’ seems unworkable
Rather than seeking to legislate this ill-defined status, Maine tribal leaders will be better served by putting on the table concrete proposals expanding tribal rights.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Foster parents need paid family and medical leave, too
Any parent welcoming a new child into their home should be able to solely focus on that child and have time to fully adjust to such a huge transition.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Single legislative chamber could be great for Maine
Having two chambers tends to slow the legislative process unnecessarily, often without even adding anything to the debate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence
With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Remembering – and retelling – my father’s account of Buchenwald in 1945
How can we ensure that future generations respect and honor Holocaust survivors’ and witnesses’ memories?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Trans Mainers are as much a part of our state as lobster
People shouldn’t have to explain their humanity to their elected representatives, which is why I joined a recent lobbying day as an ally.