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Maine Voices

Published
December 5, 2015

Maine Voices: Doctors are overwhelmed trying to treat the state’s drug addiction

The Legislature must develop a comprehensive plan with a focus on creating access to treatment.
Published
December 4, 2015

Maine Voices: Better background checks will help Maine avoid gun violence

So far, our state has been lucky, but the factors that contribute to gun violence are all too plain to see.
Published
December 3, 2015

Maine Voices: Parents who won’t vaccinate their kids need a shot of common sense

As a child, I endured five years of misery from the whooping cough when no remedy was available.
Published
November 30, 2015

Maine Voices: It makes sense to ban purchase of soda and candy with food stamps

A food-assistance program should have a strict priority of meeting nutritional needs only.
Published
November 29, 2015

Maine Voices: Effect of freshwater flows on Gulf need to be studied

Storage dams don't mimic the natural seasonal fluctuations in flow patterns and could be disrupting the delivery of nutrients to the state's coastal waters.

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Published
November 27, 2015

Maine Voices: Let’s not fall into a quicksand of anxiety over Syrian refugee crisis

When we and our leaders and politicians fall into the trap of behaving fearfully, it is a win for terrorists.
Published
November 26, 2015

Maine Voices: State can honor the chutzpah of immigrants by keeping asylum benefits

Give thanks today for what you have, but keep the door open for refugees and asylum seekers.
Published
November 25, 2015

Maine Voices: Good teachers are critical for high-quality early childhood education

We want educators who are competent, committed and collaborative in jobs that usually don't pay much.
Published
November 23, 2015

Maine Voices: LePage’s alleged action against Eves should be in prosecutor’s hands

Under Maine's criminal law, threats intended to deprive someone of a job could add up to extortion.
Published
November 22, 2015

Maine Voices: Islamic critical thinkers need support

Muslims should be free to examine their beliefs and also understand that the West won't tolerate brutal behaviors.