In its attempts to appeal to both Democrats and Republicans, the new party, Forward, succeeds only in being vague.
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Maine Voices: Innovation, advocacy central to Maine Humanities Council’s valuable work
I’ve benefited greatly from the work of the council, which brings the humanities to new communities all over Maine.
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Another View: Conspiracy theorist’s lawsuit must be coupled with social media reform
Twitter and Facebook and others must bear responsibility for letting vile falsehoods like Alex Jones’ catch fire.
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Jim Fossel: Congress needs to start pulling its lawmaking weight
The legislative – yes, legislative – branch has been sleeping on the job.
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Commentary: Everything is on fire. It doesn’t have to be.
The environmental future we feared has arrived. It’s past time for America to take the lead.
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The Maine Millennial: Things to know about the doctor’s office
A medical secretary – that’s me – dispenses some practical insight.
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Our View: There’s more to preserving democracy than reforming the Electoral Count Act
While the bill from Maine Sen. Susan Collins is a thorough response to the problems caused by Donald Trump following the 2020 election, the real problem is much bigger.
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Maine Voices: Time to restore passenger rail service to central, eastern Maine
A propensity study puts us on the right track. A feasibility study can get us to our destination.
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Maine Observer: Not quite the last gasp
I can’t bring myself to quit the deteriorating household objects that don’t fully deliver anymore.
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Commentary: Unified accreditation offers UMaine System shared resources and better efficiency
Standing alone, some of our universities may not meet traditional accreditation requirements. The unified approach is the best means of supporting and sustaining them.