Commentary: Cover hearing aids, not a questionable Alzheimer’s drug

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Maine Voices: Advent vigil at BIW recognizes that this is a time for peace

On the next four Saturdays, join us for an hour in Bath to raise awareness of the need for a disarmed world.

Maine Voices: Working together to break the cycle of youth homelessness

The scope of this problem is daunting, but major efforts are underway in Maine to address it – involving partners across various sectors and youth who’ve been there.

Maine Compass: Build Back Better the next step in investing in America and its people

The recently passed infrastructure bill is an important step forward, but Congress must do more to meet the moment, writes a former chairman of the state legislature's Transportation Committee.

Douglas Rooks: Referendums a dubious substitute for lawmaking

Maine Voices: Confessions of a reluctant Question 1 opponent

The retroactivity-focused campaign almost pushed me into voting ‘yes.’ Why didn't power line backers bring up the climate change implications?

Commentary: Are public meetings getting stale? How one city is opening them up

By replacing public comment periods with small-group dialogue sessions, Portsmouth, N.H., city councilors are promoting more engagement.

Maine Voices: It’s past time to see climate change education for the urgent need it is

With the Maine Legislative Council’s support Nov. 18, the full Legislature can consider advancing this key priority.

Commentary: Dementia emergencies will cause the next hospital crisis

Are we ready for large numbers of people acting in ways that risk immediate harm caused by a serious disease?

Maine Voices: Adult survivors of child sexual abuse can now come forward

A change in Maine law has lifted the statute of limitations for abusive acts committed against people born before Aug. 11, 1970.