The president’s misguided insults may play with his base, but they hurt Maine businesses and America’s standing.
Op-Eds
Maine’s schools should focus on engagement, not testing | Opinion
The purpose of public education is to prepare students for life, not to create good standardized test takers.
We cannot allow our history to be censored | Opinion
The Trump administration’s recent call to review Smithsonian Institution materials demands a response.
Journalist killings in Gaza should horrify us all | Opinion
The recent deaths of an Al Jazeera news team at the hands of Israel are an attack on democratic values.
Maine beach access case carries huge implications for private property | Opinion
The pending Maine Supreme Judicial Court decision could strip coastal Mainers of their property rights.
Please don’t make unsafe schools the new normal | Opinion
When I was in school, I didn’t take bomb threats and lockdown drills seriously. Getting older brings a new perspective.
An American tragedy comes to Windham | Opinion
Their names were Jim and Erin and they sadly crossed paths one fateful Friday.
Abandon public financing in Maine governor’s races | Jim Fossel
The state’s Clean Elections system simply isn’t fit for this purpose.
Hair today, gone tomorrow | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
My life changes, my relationship with my hair changes. With my son arriving soon, it was time to lop off some locks.
Integrity is sorely lacking in our elected officials | Opinion
We voters must become critical thinkers and encourage better people to run for office. They’re out there.