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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Our View: We cannot be complacent about Maine youth cannabis use
It’s time to counter the growing idea that it’s just not that dangerous for the still-developing brain.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
Maine Voices: Custody and care of unaccompanied minors must be a priority of our state
Although we know that Maine DHHS is struggling with funding and staffing, the refusal to take custody of at-risk youths is negligent, unacceptable – and easily solved.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2023
Commentary: Where democracy won in 2022
Make no mistake, extremist threats haven’t gone away – but it was also the year when ‘the good guys struck back.’
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
Commentary: My students’ relationship with their phones makes me worry about their future
Heading into my 20th year teaching high school English, I’m more concerned than ever about how digitally dependent our teenagers have become.
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PublishedMay 26, 2022
Maine Voices: Mental illness is one key factor in mass shootings. And we should address it now.
In our schools, among law enforcement and in our jails, we must invest in identifying and treating behavioral health issues – before the next tragedy.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Maine Voices: Why we need to talk about youth marijuana use and mental health
Given cannabis’ accessibility in the community, it’s vital for adults to recognize the symptoms and initiate judgment-free communication.
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PublishedMay 4, 2022
Maine Voices: We are oppressing one another in this country, and it needs to stop
If a lack of unity, tolerance and love persists in the United States, then we are no longer united; therefore, the basis for our country no longer exists.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Commentary: How to support caregiving children of wounded veterans
Feeling recognized would assure us that we do not face these challenges alone, an Afghanistan War veteran’s son says.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Maine Voices: Across Maine, we can do better to connect with our youth
Individuals, groups and systems must invest time, energy and caring into ensuring that every young Maine person understands how much they matter.
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