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Maine Voices

Published
April 19, 2016

Maine Voices: South Portland’s proposal to ban synthetic pesticides too heavy-handed

Educating the public and creating an organics-only test plot on city property would be better first steps.
Published
April 18, 2016

Maine Voices: In the long haul, tired truck drivers result in hazardous highways

It's unfortunate that Sen. Collins is again behind an industry-backed measure to weaken safety rules.
Published
April 17, 2016

Maine Voices: Was our school-test decision wise?

A new study finds the Smarter Balanced test well-matched to Maine standards. That's not the test we chose, though.
Published
April 16, 2016

Maine Voices: It’s time for everyone to prevent sexual assault and harassment

We all have the ability to keep sexual violence from happening by becoming active bystanders.
Published
April 15, 2016

Maine Voices: ‘Just plain citizens’ have role to play in addressing risks to state’s infrastructure

Next week's Maine Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference isn't only for first responders – we'll all be in trouble if health care, power or water is disrupted.

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Published
April 14, 2016

Maine Voices: Did opposition to DHHS changes to Section 17 fall on deaf ears?

A compromise allowing 30 more days to implement the rules for mental health services solves nothing.
Published
April 13, 2016

Maine Voices: Bill would help Maine communities tackle opioid abuse at the local level

Funding from L.D. 1488 would let cities and towns design programs to address their most pressing needs.
Published
April 12, 2016

Maine Voices: Legitimate pain patients shouldn’t suffer from crackdown on opiates

A state bill that aims to control pain medications is based on empty rhetoric and fear mongering.
Published
April 11, 2016

Maine Voices: Demographics, xenophobia aren’t working in our state’s favor

Think what would happen if Maine were to invite immigrants, not by drops but in the thousands.
Published
April 10, 2016

Maine Voices: Pull dams to make the Mousam River sparkle

Kennebunk can restore a vital piece of the ecosystem by removing three dams that produce very little electricity.