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Maine Voices

Published
October 28, 2015

Maine Voices: If waitresses earned a decent minimum wage, our dignity might get a raise

When you are sexually harassed in a restaurant yet depend on tips, it's  harder to voice a protest.
Published
October 27, 2015

Maine Voices: $15-an-hour minimum wage unhealthy for Maine Medical Center – and its mission

Higher personnel costs could adversely affect the hospital's ability to provide charitable care.
Published
October 26, 2015

Maine Voices: Port authority says Question 2 bad for commerce, waterfront alike

Giving a small number of people the power to block progress to protect views is a formula for paralysis.
Published
October 25, 2015

Maine Voices: Clean water is lifeline to livelihood

Our congressional delegation needs to back the EPA's Clean Water Rule as tourists will stay away if waterways are polluted.
Published
October 25, 2015

Maine Voices: How we address public issues more divisive than the issues themselves

Rancor and manipulation may win victories, but at what cost? Let's try respectful conversation.

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Published
October 24, 2015

Maine Voices: Funding for safer roads, stronger economy goes to voters Nov. 3

Years of chronic underfunding have left Maine's transportation system in rough shape.
Published
October 23, 2015

Maine Voices: Vote against Clean Election Initiative to protect Maine’s economy

Question 1 on the statewide ballot contains language to eliminate business tax incentives that Maine needs to stay competitive.
Published
October 22, 2015

Maine Voices: POWER Act good for Maine businesses

The tax-incentive legislation aims to improve energy efficiency and resiliency.
Published
October 21, 2015

Maine Voices: Nine hours of sleep can be a game-changer for student-athletes

A healthier starting time in southern Maine middle and high schools will help the most important people there: our teens.
Published
October 20, 2015

Maine Voices: To end underfunding of Maine’s schools, Stand Up for Students

A petition drive seeks a vote on a proposal to tax the wealthiest Mainers to support K-12 students.