Efforts to create a statewide network of prescription assistance programs have stalled because of a lack of buy-in by doctors and hospital executives.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Will new law save community TV from ‘the nosebleed section’?
The legislative battle is over, but the war over channel assignments for Spectrum’s public-access channels likely will go on.
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The humble Farmer: The $7 alternative to replacing a $500 appliance
Even a hint that something can’t be fixed can breathe new resolve into an old Maine man.
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Commentary: Electric cars: Owned by few, subsidized by all
Imagine one day that your rich friend Becky FaceTimes you from San Francisco to show off her brand-new luxury car. Congrats to Becky! She works hard for a living, and she earned that brand-new whip. But then, when collecting your next paycheck, you notice Uncle Sam took part of your earnings to pay for Becky’s […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: After heroic journey, asylum seekers face harrowing trip through our immigration system
We need to demand comprehensive reform and fight policies that dismantle due process and access to justice.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sam Shain: Say no to Iran War
The U.S. is gearing up to once again make a huge mistake.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine wilderness can help save us from climate, extinction crises
If we choose to protect them, old, wild forests are capable of storing carbon and preserving the habitat of a variety of species.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Giving refugees a hand up instead of a handout benefits us all
Proposed foreign aid cuts would eliminate a volunteer farmer training program and other initiatives that help people start anew.
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Douglas Rooks: Augusta’s Colonial Theater brings silver lining to revival of Augusta
It always hard to know when a city is reaching a turning point. For Augusta, that moment could be the eventual reopening of the Colonial Theater as a performance space and downtown anchor. It’s easy to scoff. When I first ventured inside the theater – which long-time residents still remembered for showing Hollywood classics in […]
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Maine Voices: Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future
Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.