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EDITORIALS
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“Whatever your preferences, it is important to turn them into votes. So make sure you cast a ballot by Tuesday,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
CONTRIBUTORS
DANBY INK. CARTOONS
Whac-A-Troll
Our former governor keeps popping up in the news.
Back to school supplies
Back to school supplies in the age of coronavirus.
Nasty questions
Trump seems more interested in his reelection chances than the health of the country.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Betsy Sweet will put us on a new path
A Senate primary win for Betsy Sweet puts us on a new path toward November
Enough with sexism, I’m backing Adrienne Bennett
I can no longer watch the “good old boys” put their thumb on the scale in the race for Congress here in Maine’s 2nd District.
Election Day is Tuesday, it’s time for predictions
Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling discuss Tuesday’s primary.
Send the kids back to school
“The experiment with distance learning in Maine schools this spring was generally not a good one,” writes Matthew Gagnon.
Vote yes on Question 1 to expand access to health care
In Maine, health care access is often impeded by where you live. That’s not how it should be.
Why Penobscot County voters should support Question 3
“The need for this critical infrastructure update is long overdue and the safety of all first responders depends on it,” writes Mark Leonard.
Coronavirus and climate change are intertwined, and both need our urgent attention
“Last week, the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a report that outlines federal policies that could help to fight climate change,” writes David Farmer.
Racial disparities in coronavirus cases shine light on larger inequities
“In the longer term, Maine must continue to address systemic economic disparities,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
Question 1 is a needed investment in education and equity
“Broadband internet access is a large component of the foundation necessary for 21st education,” writes Joe Hennessey.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020: Be thankful not angry, Evans for House District 120, safer ways to vote this year
Letters submitted by BDN readers, edited and verified by BDN Opinion Page staff.
While the HEROES Act is delayed, Mainers are suffering
It’s imperative that Senate Republicans bring this crucial bill to a vote.
The Confederate flag and a legacy of racism in Maine
If you fly the Confederate flag, you are making the choice to promote a symbol of white supremacy and to glorify an historical rebellion in favor of slavery.
Susan Collins misrepresents Brett Kavanaugh on choice
In light of last week’s abortion ruling, Susan Collins’ rationale for supporting Kavanaugh keeps looking bad.
The milfoil problem
Eurasian water-milfoil is a serious threat to lakes and ponds throughout the United States.
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