If someone is making a million dollars a year here, they can afford to pay a little more to fund our schools and essential services.
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Opinion: Private business and government are a toxic mix
The current partnership between President Trump and Elon Musk is a case in point.
Opinion: MaineCare saved my life. We can’t let it be cut back.
Funding issues persist at both the state and federal levels. Many people will suffer if they are not addressed.
Opinion: It’s time to modernize eye care legislation in Maine
The state’s large and growing percentage of residents over 65 makes reform critical.
Steve Collins: Just who the heck is this new columnist?
Before I begin, I’d like to tell readers a little something about myself.
Opinion: MAGA is a modern manifestation of a lasting struggle
The power of the movement, like that of the Confederacy, lies in its ability to mobilize disaffected segments of the population.
Opinion: Maine should support the COVID vaccine
Republicans are once again vilifying the proven prevention measure with a pair of ill-advised bills.
Opinion: Where is our next savior from Skowhegan?
The country could use a repeat of Margaret Chase Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience” right about now.
Douglas Rooks: Dog, anthem, reptile, amphibian: Your legislators at work
Is actual bipartisanship on these questions possible? Yes and no.
Opinion: Maine State Police need trained mental health professionals
It’s past time for a more compassionate, safer approach to crisis intervention.