The Augusta Civic Center holds a lot of memories for a lot of us. But it really needs an update, Heather D. Martin writes.
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Our View: Cooperation in the North Atlantic would help lobster industry on both sides of border
It may not sound like much, but when it comes to lobster, 1/16th of an inch can make a big difference. That’s the increase in minimum harvestable lobster size that is set to go into effect next year, mandated by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission with the aim of protecting lobster populations off our […]
Community Compass: Lake George Regional Park should unite communities, not divide
Over the past six weeks, I’ve observed, with mixed emotions, the impact of an incident that occurred on Lake George Regional Park’s east access road in June 2023. That incident led to the recent unprecedented dismissal of five volunteers, serving with distinction, on the park’s governing board. The pain I feel about this incident and […]
Maine Compass: Multistate licenses streamline treatment for mental health care
The Social Work Licensure Compact exemplifies the type of solution Maine needs most, Richard L. Jones writes.
Commentary: Maybe legalizing weed wasn’t such a great idea
Depending on where you live and how you want to use it, it is pretty easy to get marijuana in the U.S. At first medical marijuana, which has legitimate palliative uses, achieved widespread acceptance. Over time, however, the requirements for proof of medical use weakened, leading to de facto legalization in many areas. Now 24 […]
Opinion: I don’t want to have another patient leave my care to die in the street
Our housing market no longer supports families or individuals who want to secure a place to call their own.
Our View: Get kids their summer meals – it’s worth whatever it takes
Experience has shown that helping kids with hunger pays great dividends. We shouldn’t let anything stand in the way.
Opinion: The public must be notified about recall of Maine shellfish
The ongoing lack of transparency is completely unacceptable.
Douglas Rooks: Flag symbols can unite, not divide
Mainers will have a simple choice in front of them Nov. 5, the columnist writes.