If managed well, natural friction between commissioners with different views will push them to think creatively on behalf of all Portlanders, Marpheen Chann says.
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Sen. Pouliot: Feeding all Maine kids in our schools will make the most of our tax dollars
Passing L.D. 1679 will make sure that students can focus on learning, not on where their next meal might be coming from.
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Our View: Legislators should put on masks and get to work
Challenging the State House rules on face coverings does nothing to advance the priorities of Maine residents.
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Maine Voices: Mainers deserve chance to vote on Land for Maine’s Future
Outdoor recreation is a big part of the state’s identity and should be expanded to reach everyone.
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Commentary: We must act to reduce use of restraint, eliminate seclusion in Maine schools
L.D. 1373 will move districts to adopt approaches focused on prevention that meet students’ needs and reduce challenging behaviors.
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Our View: Maine senators should back D.C. statehood
The disenfranchisement of Washington’s largely Black population is a stain on our democracy.
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Maine Voices: We need to work together to make our streets safer
Danger can present itself at any moment for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists and we all have to be careful.
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Another View: Apple’s anti-trust reckoning may have arrived
A game-maker challenges the tech giant’s policies that charge 30% on sales through the app store.
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Another View: Cartoon fueled hostility toward Israel
No tanks rolled into Gaza, and Israeli authorities warned Palestinian civilians before taking action in response to Hamas.
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Maine Voices: Rancor of the 2020s echoes rage of the 1920s
Americans who believe that our culture and heritage are at grave risk are at odds with those who believe that our founding ideals are under attack.