Government response to Minneapolis ICE killing is offensive and dangerous | Opinion
A government that tells us it is always right is a tyrannical government.
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New legislation would make Maine’s polluters pay | Opinion
Maine would follow the lead of Vermont and New York if a proposal to hold fossil fuel companies accountable passes.
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A New Year’s wish for North Atlantic right whales | Opinion
As they begin their yearly migration back to New England waters, I’m hoping for safe passage and fewer ropes and ships in their paths.
How to break down Trumpocracy | Opinion
The president has torched our Constitution and every corner of our democracy.
It takes courage and commitment to follow MLK’s lead | Steve Collins
In these troubled times, the qualities exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr. are more valuable than ever.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor | Opinion
The former Maine CDC director’s ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Winter in Maine is a time to embrace and explore | Nature Connects
From skiing to stargazing, ice fishing to wildlife tracking, land trusts are helping Mainers make the most of the cold months.
Medical organizations have remained too silent on Gaza genocide | Opinion
The deaths of at least 1,700 Palestinian health care workers have gone largely ignored by major representative groups. I can’t accept this.
Baseball is on the table even as snow flies at annual Stratcon
The tournament, held every January, is a celebration of baseball and friendship.
Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column
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Maduro arrest hasn’t sparked a new age of US adventurism | Jim Fossel
President Trump was well within his authority to apprehend the Venezuelan dictator. Further actions, however, are another matter.
Our online pasts should not haunt present-day politics | Opinion
If we want young people with new ideas to be in government at every level, we’re going to see old posts we may not agree with — and we need to get over that.
How to stay one childhood vaccine ahead of the CDC | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Under RFK Jr., Danish schedules, new definitions and conflicting recommendations are all part of a vexing maze.
Response to Brunswick foam spill made many omissions | Opinion
The circumstances aren’t as simple as the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority might have us believe.
I’m proud to be an ICE watcher in Portland | Opinion
The agency’s track record of failing to respect due process, engaging in racial profiling and attempting to evade official oversight is all of our business.
Maine’s legal system desperately needs a makeover | Opinion
Passing the parole, ombudsman and clean slate bills and creating an independent statewide public defense system can help right the ship.
The Wabanaki Nations asked Maine for sovereignty. What did we get? Online gaming. | Opinion
Gov. Mills’ recent policy shift doesn’t even begin to address longstanding challenges in state-tribal relations.
Maine must not give up on a public power authority | Douglas Rooks
Although voters rejected the idea in 2023, the arguments for it remain sound.
Health insurers are hurting Maine’s most vulnerable patients | Opinion
My infant son’s medically necessary device was deemed ‘cosmetic’ and our claim was denied. And that’s only the start.
Ron Harper Jr. making his NBA case with Maine Celtics
Basketball is the family business for Harper, whose father and brother were both first-round picks.
Trump’s foreign policy cares nothing for the lessons of history | Opinion
My personal connection to U.S. action in Guatemala in the 1950s resonates loudly today.
Maine’s mental health system is failing children. Families are paying the price. | Opinion
Emergency departments should not be psychiatric holding areas for children and parents should not need to become case managers overnight to secure basic support.
Maine cannot accept the ‘new normal’ when it comes to storms | Keith Carson
Extreme weather should serve as a reminder to keep pushing for policies that make our communities more climate-resilient.
Dunking technicals reignite an old Maine hoops debate
Unless obvious taunting occurs, refs should let a dunk be a dunk and swallow the whistle.
In Minneapolis shooting and beyond, better to wait for the facts | Opinion
Rather than rushing to judgment, we need to follow the example of leaders like Portland Mayor Mark Dion.
Immigrant advocacy and climate action are intertwined | Opinion
Climate concerns are often a root cause of immigrants’ displacement.
A healthy TRIO program is vital to Maine’s future | Opinion
Keeping the program that supports nontraditional students funded is an investment in the state’s workforce.