In the same way physicians look at the whole patient, LePage should consider all of what draws people here.
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Charles Lawton: Fewer births, too little in-migration give education system a people problem
Maine’s educational system is challenged by both falling numbers of students and a good way to deal with funding needs, and the two are closely linked.
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Councilor Ray: Expanded shelter zoning would help needy in Portland
A proposal coming before the City Council creates more possible locations for an emergency shelter.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Memorial Day reminds Mainers to honor service members year-round
The state has a rich history of contributions to the nation’s defense, and we should never forget that.
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Maine Voices: Worker shortage looms over summer in Maine
A state drawing tourists like never before does not have nearly enough workers to serve, cook and clean for them.
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Cynthia Dill: In praise of a bowl of cereal
The staple breakfast – and sometimes dinner – is becoming extinct.
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Jim Fossel: Bring budget debate out into public
Ethical politicians have little to fear from an open discussion of the spending plan.
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Alan Caron: When did we start loving Russians?
“It would be so nice if something made sense for a change” Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland.
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The humble Farmer: I’ve been a spaghetti cook who never became a spaghetti chef
And for almost 20 years I’ve been waiting for the chance to publish my recipe for rolled oats.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
It’s time for Maine to pass its own amendment for equal rights
Call your Republican representatives and urge them to reconsider their opposition to L.D. 197.