The easiest place to stop wasteful government spending is at the municipal level.
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Another View: Even small fish are in danger of being overfished
The World Food Prize winner’s advocacy for fighting world hunger with a diet rich in fish should be tempered by moderation.
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Insight: Elise Stefanik’s rise signals new role for Republican women
Ousted Republican House leader Liz Cheney built her career on adherence to conservative values, but her replacement stands out for a commitment to Donald Trump.
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Our View: It’s time for Maine to pay its fair share for schools
State spending on schools invests in the future and puts downward pressure on local property taxes.
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The Maine Millennial: Maine should treat, not punish, drug addiction
Arrest and incarceration have not slowed a steady increase in overdose deaths.
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Maine Voices: Journey from fist bumps back to handshakes hits some potholes
A simple social gesture once as common as waving now poses a dilemma when we meet someone new.
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Commentary: Community action is necessary for the survival of Maine youth
State funding should be redirected into providing better support for teens and their families and keeping them out of the juvenile justice system.
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Maine Voices: As need for shelters in Portland grows, so does resistance to them
It’s a lot easier to stop things than it is to create solutions – but it helps neither people experiencing homelessness nor the community at large.
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Another View: Two-state solution still the best option
The current violence in the Middle East reflects a stalled ‘peace process.’
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Commentary: Future of Republican Party depends on more Republicans like Susan Collins
She has defended Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney – and she could form a Senate bloc of Republicans who are willing to seek bipartisan compromise.