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Published
March 31, 2021

George Smith: Maine is unique in its blessings, in spite of its few deficits

Longtime columnist George Smith, whose work filled this space every Wednesday for three decades, died Feb. 12. In his honor, we are reprinting some of George’s best columns. Here’s one from Dec. 28, 2011. It’s time for us Mainers to feel good about our state and ourselves. The year 2011 may be one to delete […]
Published
March 31, 2021

Our View: Augusta police, others using lessons learned to save lives from overdose

Police departments continue to show leadership in the fight against addiction.
Published
March 29, 2021

Our View: In movies, Maine should play itself more often

As a new movie featuring Portland hits screens, lawmakers should consider how to get more productions to film here.
Published
March 28, 2021

Our View: It’s well past time for unemployment system to do its job

The pandemic has laid bare all of the problems with the out-of-date and insufficient program.
Published
March 28, 2021

Commentary: The big post-pandemic educational mess and what it will take to solve it

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
March 27, 2021

View from Away: Trump’s organ donation policy fix would save lives

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
March 26, 2021

Rep. Nicole Grohoski: We should say ‘no’ to green-washed power

A column by Greg Kesich was based on a false premise about Hydro-Quebec.
Published
March 25, 2021

Douglas Rooks: Maine muddles through the budget once again

Stasis has become the order of business in Augusta, particularly when it comes to the state’s spending plan.
Published
March 24, 2021

Our View: Lobster traps, turbines can coexist in the Gulf of Maine

The lobster industry is lashing out at offshore wind developers, and it’s not helping anyone.
Published
March 24, 2021

George Smith: So you want to be a Mainer?

Longtime columnist George Smith, whose work filled this space every Wednesday for three decades, died Feb. 12. For the next several weeks, we will reprint some of George’s best columns. Here’s one from June 3, 2015. Here’s some good news for those who aspire to being a Mainer. For the record, to be a Mainer, […]