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Maine Voices

Published
May 22, 2018

Maine Voices: Public trust in Town Hall far eclipses support for State House, Congress

It requires a huge leap of faith to depend on seldom-seen state and federal politicians.
Published
May 19, 2018

Maine Voices: Low-cost phone service literally a lifeline for Maine’s most vulnerable

Lawmakers must pass L.D. 1746, which is one of the most important bills before the Legislature.
Published
May 18, 2018

Maine Voices: State’s failure to fund jails threatens an already barebones system

Lawmakers should treat the county facilities like they do other necessary infrastructure and provide adequate assistance.
Published
May 17, 2018

Maine Voices: Success for U.S. in Afghanistan still obtainable, but risks remain

Unlike other countries with a U.S. presence fighting terrorists, we have the backing of NATO allies.
Published
May 16, 2018

Maine Voices: Portrayal of addiction’s assault on Bayside misses the mark in some respects

A news article balances myriad voices, but its terminology and photos stigmatize those who are suffering.

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Published
May 15, 2018

Maine Voices: Maine’s workforce challenges call for bold public strategies

A concerted multi-pronged approach is required to address workforce shortages, which ought to be high on the new governor's priority list.
Published
May 14, 2018

Maine Voices: Capitalizing on value of diversity in Portland schools requires investment

But funding programs to reduce achievement gaps will take a commitment from the community.
Published
May 13, 2018

Maine Voices: This entrepreneur from 1882 can teach us a thing or 2 about lifting people out of poverty

Which of our politicians is going to aid the next Hugh J. Chisholm, who has a dream to get people out of poverty?
Published
May 11, 2018

Maine Voices: For me as a chaplain, Planned Parenthood’s name is blessed

The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.
Published
May 10, 2018

Maine Voices: Lawmakers shouldn’t protect illegal immigrants and ignore U.S. workers

Both Sens. Collins and King backed bills expanding a tech visa plan while mass layoffs were happening.