A mission at sea taught me the meaning of American citizenship | Opinion
My experiences with Haitian and Cuban migrants reminded me that citizenship is more than just a status — it’s a responsibility.
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Time for a much bigger vision for Maine’s public schools | Douglas Rooks
It’s past time we stop nickel-and-diming these buildings.
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The Patriots’ 2025 season has been a joyful surprise
Fans looking for steady improvement at the start of the season have been treated to something bigger.
Somalis are not ‘garbage’ and Mainers should be outraged | Steve Collins
President Trump doesn’t know what he’s talking about. This makes yesterday’s comments all the more repugnant.
Maine’s educators should embrace AI’s possibilities | Opinion
The technology isn’t here to replace teachers. In fact, it can challenge us to evolve.
Democrats remain the only adults in the room | Opinion
Who, exactly, is rewarding tantrums?
With discourse at a low, nothing beats meeting face to face | Opinion
At a moment when American politics seems to be defined by distance, we need to make in-person conversation the norm.
Our military serves as an important check against abuses of power | Opinion
Even a new private serving in an infantry platoon is able to take a stand against illegal orders. Our Founders would have approved.
Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column
With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.
Franchisees in Maine deserve stability | Opinion
The bipartisan American Franchise Act legislation that was recently introduced in Congress could be a game-changer.
Janet Mills will be an effective senator for all Mainers | Opinion
The best legislators understand how to hold fast to their principles while finding room for compromise. The governor gets this more than anyone else in this race.
Federal student loan meddling is way out of touch | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Unless you want to see a theologian for your annual physical, you should oppose the proposed reclassification of degrees.
Maine must continue to fight for the faceless and forgotten targeted by ICE | Opinion
If we don’t, aren’t we complicit?
Setting the record straight on Brunswick foam spill | Opinion
A malfunctioning electronic sensing unit, not negligence, led to the accidental release of PFAS-containing firefighting foam in 2024.
Single-payer health care strongly supported by Maine’s medical community | Opinion
Those who know believe this is the way to go to deal with our troubled health care system.
Let’s make homelessness in Maine brief and rare | Opinion
Permanent supportive housing is one way to accomplish that goal. A proposed federal funding cut would jeopardize our program.
White House work crew is focused on the wrong job | Opinion
Consider instead … the septic system.
Get ready for a fascinating political 2026 in Maine | Jim Fossel
In our top-tier races for governor, Senate and Congress, a number of interesting themes have already emerged.
Graham Platner has a Blackwater problem | Opinion
The Senate candidate’s previous association with the private military contractor that committed various war crimes in Iraq cannot be overlooked.
Do the homework on your Medicare options this year | Opinion
Drastic changes to Medicare and Medicaid have made doing nothing during the 2025 open enrollment period (ends Dec. 7) especially risky.
Janet Mills can help protect Maine’s refugees | Steve Collins
A bill that would bar police from helping federal immigration agents is on the governor’s desk. It’s crucial this is passed into law.
Graham Platner should switch lanes now| Steve Collins
The tough-talking progressive should go after departing Rep. Jared Golden’s 2nd District House seat first.
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Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.
Thanksgiving stories from the road | Opinion
Some of my most memorable Turkey Day experiences were not spent in the cozy confines of home.
All around Maine, our readers give thanks | Letters
‘Tis the season.
Ending the shutdown didn’t end the threat to health care, SNAP and LIHEAP | Rep. Chellie Pingree
The worst, unfortunately, is yet to come from the Trump administration.