Putting the end of slavery on par with the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a significant event.
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Insight: Science won’t end COVID debates
We can’t expect that everyone will ever agree on whether lockdowns were worth it.
The Maine Millennial: Father’s Day wish for dads – take care of your health
Your kids care about you, and they want you to care about yourselves.
Maine Observer: One father’s work is never done
A dad who balances a job with child care responsibilities gets his due from his spouse.
Jim Fossel: Joe Biden is managing liberal expectations
The Democratic president is getting a lot done – just not as much as the left wing of his party would like.
Commentary: Juneteenth doesn’t mark the end of the history lesson
Acknowledging the legacy of slavery has come to be perceived as a threat. But facing and examining our past will ultimately benefit us.
Maine Voices: Panic about critical race theory undercuts students’ search for truth
Young people aren’t fooled by attempts to treat stories from U.S. history and American literature like shameful family secrets to be covered up, a Maine teacher says.
The humble Farmer: How much wood would I cut if I had one of those fancy electric saws?
I’ll have to get back to you on that – it’s a long story but (for a salesman) a happy one.
Commentary: ABC exemptions help workers, protect small businesses
If Congress passes a proposal to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, Maine’s delegation should make sure it includes plenty of waivers.
Maine Voices: Pandemic will have lasting effects on our children, teens
All adults have an opportunity to play a role in the well-being of our youth, especially as they return to a semblance of their pre-COVID lives.