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PublishedJanuary 23, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Organ donors have history on their side
Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Buddy, can you spare a kidney?
Organ donation may not be on the top of most people’s to-do lists, but maybe it should.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2021
Maine Voices: Community action on climate change gives me hope
Visionary initiatives include an MDI electric school bus, stream crossing restoration in Aroostook County and an outdoor gear lending library in Millinocket.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2021
Maine Voices: Mainers should welcome immigrants home – with furniture
The act of donating gently used items like couches, chairs, tables and beds is simple, but the impact is profound.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2021
KVCAP needs more volunteer drivers to fill important void
Dozens of volunteers shuttle people in Kennebec and Somerset counties to medical and social service appointments. A few dozen more drivers are needed to keep up with demand, KVCAP officials say.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2021
Our View: Post-fire library aid shows there’s just one Maine
A small school’s loss leads to a quick response from ‘neighbors’ all across the state.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Amy Calder: Helping to beautify the world
Claire Prontnicki, 64, of Waterville does her part by collecting trash along the streets, volunteering at the library and training to be a hospice volunteer.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Our View: Mainers have much to be thankful for
In the midst of this pandemic, we are surrounded by people who are inspired to help others.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2020
Maine Voices: Democracy rests on poll workers’ slightly stooped shoulders
When the integrity of an electoral count is questioned, these are the people who are being called dishonest. This takes me aback, because poll workers are cautious.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2020
Maine Voices: Young people can make a difference – if we vote
Turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds has been on the rise, but we still trail other groups. Let’s change that.
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