Summit’s abandoned midcoast pipeline expansion was the one viable way to lower emissions from the region’s larger energy users.
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Maine Voices: How to vaccinate humanity against COVID – one at a time
A single patient is filled with enough gratitude to make even the toughest clinician humble – and honored.
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Another View: Restoring police-citizen bond is vital task
Bill Nemitz makes a solid case for law enforcement reform, but others’ calls to ‘defund the police’ would take away needed protection.
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Our View: Tooth care is health care, Mainers’ stories show
Legislators shouldn’t hesitate to expand dental care benefits under MaineCare.
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Our View: New era in tribal-state relations unjustly deferred again
Native people have already waited too long for a sovereignty agreement with Maine.
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Commentary: National Nurses Day cause for celebration – and action
Through a workforce shortage and COVID, Maine’s nurses have guaranteed high-quality care to their patients. Thank them – and encourage others to join their ranks.
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Maine Voices: Compromise needed for Equality Act to become law
Senators like Susan Collins and Joe Manchin can reach an agreement with faith groups to protect religious freedom and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
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Leonard Pitts: Why can’t we have nice things? Actually, we could.
Resort-style swimming pools are just one of the public amenities that white people have done without rather than share them with Black people.
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Maine Voices: ‘Carbon cash-back’ offers families a gift as we strive to reach net zero
The plan would charge companies for every ton of greenhouse gas they emit, sending it back to U.S. households as a monthly check.
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Commentary: Maine communities have a responsibility to act against domestic violence
If someone is experiencing abuse, each of us can support them. Likewise, each of us can be a point of accountability for someone who abuses their partner.