It’s not enough to tear down statues that don’t align with our values. We need to put up monuments that do.
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Commentary: Federal COVID-19 relief package for logging, trucking companies deserves support
Maine’s trade association led early efforts to seek what would be the first direct aid to loggers and forest truckers of the pandemic.
Milestone Recovery president: Homeless outreach effort shows how ‘defunding’ can work
Portland’s HOME Team responds to a need that it is better equipped to handle, using money that would otherwise go to the police.
Maine Voices: Portland’s underserved communities are still paying for I-295
Land occupied by redundant ramps can be used for housing and job creation, while maintaining current levels of service.
Letters: Assorted candidate endorsements
Biberstein for House District 48 We have proudly mailed in our ballots in support of Kathy Biberstien, and we respectfully invite Freeport and Pownal voters to join us. Incredibly competent and caring, Kathy brings to the table skills that Freeport/Pownal need as Maine moves forward during these difficult and challenging times. An accomplished leader, Kathy […]
Douglas Rooks: The curse of the 22nd Amendment
In these unprecedented times, we might want to think about the structure of our government – something we rarely do, but could, with profit, now that many of us have so much time at home. How about the 22nd Amendment, the little-discussed measure by which we limited election to the presidency to two four-year terms? […]
Our View: ‘Dreamers’ need more than high court’s reprieve
Immigrants who grew up in America and know no other home deserve permanent status and a path to citizenship.
Maine Voices: Rejection of LGBTQ youth can be fatal
It is time for older folks to accept young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
Our View: Maine schools will need money to reopen
Cleaning, transportation and schedule changes will add costs to already-stretched local budgets it Congress doesn’t act.
Maine Voices: Putting privilege to work for justice
White people can use their positions of influence to demand a more just society.