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Commentary: ‘Yes’ on Right to Repair will solve problems, protect competition

by Tim Winkeler Special to the Press Herald October 14, 2023October 13, 2023

Don’t be taken in by overblown concerns about security; this proposal pertains to diagnostic and repair information only.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Pay now for new Scarborough school or pay later as deferred costs come due

by Todd Jepson Special to the Press Herald October 14, 2023October 13, 2023

In 2027 the current schools will run out of room for the incoming K-2 class, and the school sites have no space for more trailer classrooms.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: There’s no quick fix for Republican chaos in the House

by Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg Opinion October 14, 2023October 13, 2023

The Republican fight over leadership is just a sideshow to the real battle: passing crucial spending bills.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Election officials are quitting in droves. Here’s why you should care.

by Mark Z. Barabak Los Angeles Times October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

New research has uncovered a troubling exodus of local election officials – those on the front lines fighting to preserve and protect our democracy. Lawmakers need to act.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Question 3 aims to fix what’s wrong with CMP, Versant

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

Their rates are too high and their reliability is too low. And they’ve had plenty of time to fix both and haven’t.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s up to all of us to do something.

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

In coverage of domestic violence rampages, officials invariably say there is no threat to the public. They are wrong. The impact can be felt throughout Maine communities.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Pine Tree Power provides a path to a cleaner, more resilient Maine

by Amy Eshoo Special to the Press Herald October 12, 2023October 11, 2023

Under Pine Tree Power, Mainers will call the shots, not executives in a boardroom with one eye on Wall Street.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Netanyahu should take his own advice to avoid wider war

by Marc Champion Bloomberg Opinion October 12, 2023October 11, 2023

The pressure on the Israeli prime minister to exact revenge will be immense. He must resist it.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine needs climate change action, not distraction. Vote ‘no’ on Question 3

by Tina Riley Special to the Press Herald October 11, 2023October 10, 2023

We cannot work effectively with the utilities to ensure they comply with our plan to transition away from fossil fuels and modernize the grid while also fighting in court to force them to sell.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: The Hamas attack tore off Israel’s veneer of invincibility. Is there a sustainable path forward?

by David N. Myers Los Angeles Times October 11, 2023October 10, 2023

Bringing an end to the stranglehold of the occupation may be the best chance to break the cycle of violence.