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Our View: Mainers have much to be thankful for

by The Editorial Board November 29, 2020November 27, 2020

In the midst of this pandemic, we are surrounded by people who are inspired to help others.

Maine Voices: Democracy rests on poll workers’ slightly stooped shoulders

by Beth Bussiere November 10, 2020November 9, 2020

When the integrity of an electoral count is questioned, these are the people who are being called dishonest. This takes me aback, because poll workers are cautious.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Young people can make a difference – if we vote

by Finn Veerkamp October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

Turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds has been on the rise, but we still trail other groups. Let’s change that.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: We can’t let food sit and rot while our neighbors go hungry

by Lindsay Knapp August 16, 2020August 17, 2020

Forgotten Orchard is encouraging Mainers to look for overlooked fruit along roadsides and in yards and see that it gets harvested and distributed.

Op-Eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: You don’t have to be a superhero to save a life

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place

by Susan Sterling April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.