opinion

Published
January 21, 2023

Commentary: Are charges excessive for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting?

He doesn’t deserve special treatment because he’s a famous actor. But he also shouldn’t be charged in a misguided pursuit of ‘justice.’
Published
January 21, 2023

Commentary: Critical that Congress Square redesign proceed as planned

The past few years have reinforced the importance of high-quality public space, especially for families who cannot escape the confines of Portland.
Published
January 21, 2023

Commentary: To protect the free speech of all Maine voters, we must take action now

No other state in the country has such a strong tradition of ordinary citizens standing up for our rights as voters against big donors. That energy must be sustained in 2023.
Published
January 20, 2023

Giving Voice: How Mid Coast Hunger Prevention makes its food do the most good
Published
January 20, 2023

Judith Selzer: Death of Roe v. Wade sparked generation of abortion rights advocates

Published
January 20, 2023

Carl Golden: Biden hands Trump a political gift
Published
January 20, 2023

Gordon L. Weil: Five people could control dollar’s role
Published
January 20, 2023

Commentary: We are losing sight of layoffs’ devastating social toll

The mass layoff has become a routine budgetary strategy. That has very grave consequences for Americans.
Published
January 20, 2023

Maine Voices: The snow day tradition should not be lost to Zoom

Want to build a snowman? I know I do.
Published
January 20, 2023

Maine Voices: Free repair and replacement are available to Maine consumers; here’s how

A ‘little-known’ Maine state law protects consumers against being sold defective goods within four years of sale. Until recently, I had no idea it existed.