History shows that in most cases, a destructive human activity is halted only after great harm has already been done.
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Leonard Pitts: Basketball star’s sudden death strikes a blow to his fans
The passing of a sports hero feels like a personal loss, even if he’s a complete stranger.
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Maine Voices: Maine conservatives should support land conservation
The bipartisan Land for Maine’s Future program is endangered by the toxic politics seeping into our political culture.
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Our View: State must fill growing gap in affordable housing
A bill before the Legislature could double the number of units built every year in Maine.
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Commentary: For Maine trafficking survivors, a place of safety
The one-year anniversary of the state’s first shelter for sex exploitation and trafficking victims raises awareness of what we can all do to make a difference.
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Another View: Overregulation is killing legal pot in California
High taxes and a slow-moving permitting process are giving the black market a reason to exist.
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Our View: Roux Institute a giant leap for Maine
Armed with a $100 million gift, a new center for data study could build a community of companies and workers.
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Sen. Millett: There’s still work to be done to protect South Portland neighborhoods
My new proposal calls for the DEP to study and make recommendations on how to measure and control fumes from aboveground storage tanks.
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Maine Voices: What impeachment means for fair trials in America, and why you should care
Special interests want us to pursue claims in a private forum, but we must hold on to our due process rights.
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Our View: Harsh state drug laws doing more harm than good
It’s too easy for Mainers struggling with substance use disorder to end up with the burden of a felony conviction.