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Maine Voices

Published
January 4, 2018

The key to fighting lead poisoning is in prevention, not detection

Children should not be used as lead testers when there is no pressure to provide lead-safe housing.
Published
January 3, 2018

Maine Voices: Early childhood education is as crucial to military readiness as jets and ships

It's important to get a head start on the building of academic and 'character' skills eventually needed to enlist or qualify for any career path.
Published
January 2, 2018

Maine Voices: ‘A safety company that happens to write insurance policies’

Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Co. marks 25 years of success at being a safety company first.
Published
January 1, 2018

Maine Voices: Real champions display depth of character uncommon in pro sports

So save your standing ovations for a disabled child scoring big in the Special Olympics.
Published
December 31, 2017

Rethinking the failed military option

Relying on a world strategy backed by armed might has cost us trillions and done little to solve international disputes.

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Published
December 30, 2017

Maine Voices: Is patriotism obsolete? A borderless world will lead to nothing but chaos

Over the years, I gradually realized that patriotism is the emotional glue that holds us together.
Published
December 29, 2017

It’s the season to house people experiencing homelessness

We know how to end homelessness, but it takes a community of common allies working together.
Published
December 28, 2017

Progressives clocked major progress this year on critical municipal issues

Voting to improve four elementary schools was a big winner, and the skills and momentum gained are expected to boost 2018 efforts.
Published
December 27, 2017

Sen. Susan Collins: New tax law will benefit hardworking Mainers, not Washington elites

Among the positives are a larger standard deduction, relief for small businesses and an expanded child tax credit.
Published
December 27, 2017

Maine Voices: Actions of select few unfairly portray hunters as careless, inhumane

Hunters must pass safety courses to get licenses, and there's a case to be made that drivers are more irresponsible.