A century-old law, inspired by discredited pseudoscience, has created President Biden’s border problems.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Some tricks of memory
Our minds are not computers, and memories are not data stored in files waiting to be recalled.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The rain in Maine is a blessing – so why don’t news stations act like it?
Their constant anti-precipitation campaign shows they’re out of touch with hundreds of thousands of Mainers, the natural world and the climate crisis.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need to ban Airbnb
Towns and cities already have the tools they need to regulate short-term rentals.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What ‘Uncle Tom’ means to Sen. Scott
Progressives who call the senator ‘Uncle Tim’ should read a celebrated play in which the slur illustrates the high stakes of putting a Black man down.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: An immediate solution to 50% emissions reduction stands all around us
Modern wood heat lowers emissions, keeps money local, creates jobs and supports forest stewardship.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Warmth makes me happy, but it’s not so good for shellfish
Maine lobsters have moved offshore seeking colder water. Will there come a day when divers, not diggers, will be harvesting clams?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Universal school meals will bring Maine-grown food to all Maine students
L.D. 1679 – making School Meals for All a permanent solution – will be a win for Maine students, Maine farms and fisheries and Maine schools.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We must seize the chance to protect our environmental rights
Urge your legislators to pass the proposed Pine Tree Amendment, which would provide a legal basis to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Dental care is health care. Mainers need access to it.
L.D. 1501 provides a way for the dental profession and our state to protect all children from preventable dental disease.