Too many Americans are paying too much for housing.
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Opinion: Underfunding state government impairs Maine’s climate response
Who’d work in state government? I would, if the pay was better and the work better supported.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Maine families are meeting their goals. Legislators must support them
L.D. 1877: An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-Income Families, is one policy proposal that would make a difference.
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Commentary: If only Congress would listen to the CBO on immigration
The upshot, in a nutshell: Immigrants get the job done.
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Opinion: Maple syrup producers soldier on, despite climate change
Seasonal fluctuations challenge maple syrup producers, but innovation and knowing to expect the unexpected will keep the industry strong.
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Opinion: More must be done to improve Maine’s yellow flag law
We cannot hope to save lives with more half measures.
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Opinion: Saco school lockdown strikes a terrifying note
I don’t need to tell any parent reading this the images last Friday afternoon conjured.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Defense secretary must rebuild trust after unexpected absence
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last week took responsibility for not notifying the White House when he was hospitalized at the beginning of January, an important first step in rebuilding trust with President Joe Biden, Congress and the American people. While Austin’s desire to keep his medical situation private is understandable, this was a severe breach […]
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Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms
The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.
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Maine Compass: Protect Maine elections from foreign influence
Take the message sent by Mainers last November all the way to Congress.