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Maine Voices

Published
May 15, 2017

Maine Voices: An immigrant-friendly state would work for the betterment of us all

Our aging population and low birth rate creates a socio-economic need that only newcomers can fulfill.
Published
May 13, 2017

Let government fund health care and insurance companies run show

Sen. Susan Collins has the right idea of expanding coverage while deregulating the market.
Published
May 12, 2017

City on brink of huge mistake: Cold-storage facility far bigger than needed

Certainly a solution can be found that avoids scarring the landscape of Portland's valued western waterfront.
Published
May 11, 2017

Increase in community mental health funding will keep Mainers in state, out of ERs

Because services are not adequately funded, there are some 200 vacant, hard-to-to fill positions.
Published
May 10, 2017

Maine Voices: ESL students need a sense of belonging – and adequate school funding

Some English language learners never attended school at all in their native land – and LePage's proposed budget cuts spell a bleak future.

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Published
May 9, 2017

Maine Voices: Trust is what makes a good mechanic … in India and America

My mechanic is like my doctor. Whether it's blood pressure or tire pressure, I want to feel comfortable.
Published
May 8, 2017

Maine Voices: Documentary ‘Anita’ provides a reason to cry while our spirits are lifted

While Clarence Thomas was ultimately confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, the treatment of Anita Hill during his confirmation hearing may have galvanized women.
Published
May 7, 2017

Maine Voices: It is high time Sean Spicer resigned

President Trump's press secretary has utterly failed to clearly and honestly articulate White House policy.
Published
May 6, 2017

Maine Voices: People with dementia need security, structure and socialization

Building systems to provide these things will help caregivers manage the challenge of caring for someone with dementia.
Published
May 5, 2017

Maine Voices: Portland waterfront receives mixed grades on 30-year report card

Thirty years after the historic vote, we need to take nonmarine pressure off of the city's working waterfront.