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Published
May 13, 2021

Another View: Columnist Parker forgets ‘socialism’ for the rich

Tax cuts for the wealthy are a bigger problem than low-wage workers choosing to stay home.
Published
April 7, 2021

Maine Voices: Amid information explosion, libraries have become more relevant, not less

During the pandemic, Maine’s librarians have delivered books and assisted with vaccine registration, and as the economy recovers, they’ll help with resumes and job applications.
Published
March 25, 2021

Our View: DeJoy’s plan would hobble Postal Service

The agency needs a strategy for success, not this recipe for failure.
Published
March 22, 2021

COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities

The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
Published
March 14, 2021

Our View: Federal COVID aid package sets course out of crisis

The comprehensive relief legislation will help Mainers who need it most.

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Published
March 14, 2021

The View From Here: Bailing out American families

After decades of trickle-down, the federal government is finally stimulating the economy from the bottom up.
Published
March 12, 2021

Commentary: Legislation a first step toward a more humane, effective immigration system

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 promotes keeping families together and protects vulnerable people, such as survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.
Published
March 6, 2021

Another View: Congress is broken. Earmarks might actually help.

Restoring the practice – with safeguards in place, and perhaps a new name – would encourage compromise and moderation.
Published
February 19, 2021

Commentary: Nationwide, K-12 schools need more state, federal help to reopen safely

They are trying to support students through distance learning, safely resume in-person instruction and help them catch up.
Published
February 12, 2021

Commentary: Congress, stop making it hard to save Defense Department dollars

The Pentagon has been repeatedly denied the ability to adjust its facilities to meet their current missions. But there may be some light at the end of the BRAC tunnel.