We stop at stop signs even though they’re annoying, because it helps our society. The same goes for wearing a mask to protect ourselves and others.
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The humble Farmer: Struggling to accept reality after stint in an alternate universe
It can be hard to replace ‘facts’ with what you’ve seen with your own eyes.
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Commentary: Study of primates offers guidance on post-election period
In true chimpanzee fashion, the current president has thrown figurative feces at every potential rival.
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Maine Voices: Climate Council misses chance to invest in bike, pedestrian infrastructure
The council’s Climate Action Plan focuses on electric vehicles, overlooking options that are proven, practical and financially equitable.
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Another View: McConnell tries to push through another bad Trump pick. This time, he fails
Opposed by Susan Collins and two other Republican senators, Federal Reserve nominee Judy Shelton wants to eliminate deposit insurance and return to the gold standard.
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Our View: Maine public’s right to know shouldn’t be an afterthought
Four years after agreeing to stop, the Judicial Branch kept sealing public records – and they are not the first to struggle with adhering to Maine’s simple public-access rules.
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Commentary: There’s nothing nefarious about executive orders
George Washington used them. So did Lincoln, Obama and Trump. Biden will, too. They’re just an ordinary part of governing.
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Maine Voices: After so much national news, Mainers need to think local
Right in our own backyards, nonprofits are relying on the generosity of their neighbors to meet needs that are expanding in this time of crisis.
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Commentary: Why it’s wrong to assume race should dictate voting patterns
Our assumptions underpin connections we must examine between culture and power, between identity and action.
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Our View: Maine leads in LGBT protections
The political battles of years past have left us with more robust civil rights laws than any other state.