It’s time to fix Maine’s school funding formula | Opinion
Property valuations often don’t reflect realities for year-round working families in communities like Biddeford.
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We can build community on an island. Why not nationally? | Opinion
I’ve found it’s hard to grow angry with a neighbor you’ll see again on the morning ferry.
Food insecurity is a national shame | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
We live in the richest country in the world and a school food pantry is some families’ only hope for fresh fruits and vegetables? Seriously?
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Stand up for your beliefs — but do so responsibly | Jim Fossel
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Native plants make Maine more resilient | Nature Connects
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The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate is pushing a notion of populism that aims to empower rather than to divide.
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To threaten an important youth sex education program over this issue is immoral and unfair.
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My visit to a favorite old haunt provided some time for reflection on America’s future.
What happened to checks and balances? | Opinion
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
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Maine should vie to be the next US spaceport | Opinion
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AmeriCorps is the backbone of community service in Maine | Opinion
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A safer Lewiston starts with all of us — including City Hall | Opinion
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