We can only hope that the Maine state senator who objected to our use of the word “fascism” during a legislative hearing finds recent abuses by ICE equally offensive.
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Maine schools must remain places of hope | Opinion
When democratic society feels fragile, public education is one of the better tools we have to sustain it.
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County government can address food insecurity in Maine | Opinion
The positive steps we’ve taken in York County can be followed elsewhere.
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Following the ‘Let Them’ doctrine can lead to trouble | Opinion
It’s probably best to balance it all out with some ‘Let Me.’
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Maine must not go from Vacationland to Generationland | Opinion
By offering our best renewable resources to our Southern New England neighbors, Maine is condemning itself to pay much more to decarbonize at a later date.
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It’s time for Gov. Mills to close Maine’s state employee pay gap | Opinion
Budgets are statements of priorities. Why aren’t state workers up there?
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Lewiston and Portland prove themselves beacons of community | Opinion
In both our cities, things are beginning to feel their way back to normal. As we reflect on the events of recent weeks, we admire our neighbors’ unwavering love for one another.
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Trump’s actions don’t always match his bluster | Jim Fossel
If the president really was pushing America toward fascism, surely he wouldn’t back down so often.
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Why do we still have to make the case for child care? | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
We know too much about its value to view child care and early childhood education as some kind of private burden.
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Shenna Bellows should not be both player and referee | Opinion
To avoid a perception of unfairness in the coming election, Maine’s secretary of state should step down.