It took breaking my neck and becoming paralyzed to realize how cruel and inhumane our system is.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Childhood memories ride into the sunset
The city and residents should find a way to preserve the horse-riding camp that is an essential piece of Peaks Island’s character.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine deserves unified, cutting-edge climate action plan
We need a flexible blueprint that grows our economy while driving greenhouse-gas emissions down.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Less holiday stress, no more Grinch
Simplifying is better for my peace of mind.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Don’t ask for whom the bus stops
If the people who believe that public transit is a solution to many problems don’t use it, who will?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Senate should be wary of U.N. nominee
At least on paper, President Trump’s pick appears to be unqualified as U.S. ambassador.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: May we all ensure there will be joy among Catholic youths
The fact is, child molesters did manage to get into the ranks of clergy and the result has been tragic.
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Commentary: City can ill afford not to pass paid-sick-time ordinance
The proposal would keep Portland healthier and give part-time workers a cushion.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gina Barreca: Are you searching for originality? We’ve all done that before
One humanizing result of aging is the recognition that few of us will ever say or do anything new.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump hit a hard wall in meeting with Democratic leaders
The opposition’s ‘mistrust and clarify’ approach kept the discussion focused on sticking to the truth.