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Scholars Strategy Network: Paid leave crucial for well-being of Maine families

by John Dorrer and Luisa S. Deprez March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

The Capability Approach, a concept introduced in our previous column (“The quest for well-being in turbulent times,” Jan. 19), centers on well-being: of living a life of value. As a powerful framework used to guide and measure the development and impact of public policy, its force is focused on quality of life and the ability […]

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David Trahan: Put firearm safety in schools to save lives

by David Trahan February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Teachers and legislators must recognize they shouldn’t keep kids in the dark about the dangers around them.

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Commentary: Amazon’s winner-take-all approach to small business

by Noah Smith February 24, 2019February 25, 2019

Increasingly, Amazon makes its own private-label products that compete with the offerings of independent merchants on its platform.

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Rep. Heidi Sampson: Cursive lessons will help create better writers, readers and thinkers

by Heidi H. Sampson February 21, 2019February 25, 2019

The benefits include improved memory and fine motor skills as well as better coordination.

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Maine Compass: Losing ACA pre-existing conditions protections would devastate thousands of Mainers

by Sam Zager February 20, 2019February 25, 2019

At risk in a high-stakes federal case are safeguards that are keeping families from financial ruin.

Op-Eds, Opinion

George Smith: Islands deserving of love

by George Smith February 20, 2019February 25, 2019

Maine islands have a lot to offer. They also have an uncertain future.

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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump aims to paint Democrats as extremists

by Carl P. Leubsdorf February 19, 2019February 25, 2019

While presidential contests inevitably involve comparisons between rival candidates, those with presidents seeking re-election are more likely to be referendums on their tenures.