The pastoral scenes of raking leaves by hand have been replaced with noisy leaf blowers – to the detriment of all of us.
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Cynthia Dill: If any solace can come from frequent violence, it’s a reminder to live for now
Focusing on the immediate creates room for small acts of bravery.
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Jim Fossel: Legislature is ignoring will of people
It’s worrisome they don’t seem to feel a responsibility to enact ranked-choice voting.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Use the 3 Ps to evaluate economic theory
The size of the population, the participation of workers and their productivity, along with geography, make the economy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Reliance on gun ownership stands in for developing one’s character
Our vast reliance on owning guns is undermining our ability to truly develop as people.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: I’m 25, I live with my family, and I’m not ashamed of it!
For most of human history, households were multi-generational, out of necessity as much as love.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Medicaid expansion is the right medicine for all of Maine
Maine voters have a chance to show that we want more people to have health insurance, not fewer.
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Commentary: Question 2 would actually achieve the opposite of what it claims
Portland ballot Question 2 would also set a dangerous precedent for all Maine communities.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Girl Scouts prepares girls to be resilient for a lifetime of leadership
The Girl Scout mission is to develop girls age 5 to 18 to become leaders in their own lives and the world.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Approve Medicaid expansion to save lives, struggling hospitals, tax dollars
It’s heartbreaking to see Mainers buried in medical bills or skipping health care because of the cost. Here’s a chance to help them.