opinion

Published
January 11, 2023

Clarence Page: Today’s Republicans need to get out of their own way

It doesn’t take much of an autopsy to see the fractured state of the party as the latest twist in a 30-year power struggle.
Published
January 10, 2023

The Conversation: Democracy under attack in Brazil: 5 questions about the storming of Congress and the role of the military
Published
January 10, 2023

Maine Voices: Free community college comes with upsides and downsides

While more opportunity, more education and more support for underfunded institutions are good things, community colleges and other institutions must prepare for costs and other consequences.
Published
January 10, 2023

Commentary: Lying about climate change is now its own industry

Exxon, among other global fossil fuel giants, has canceled research projects and invested in the newer science of ‘spin.’
Published
January 10, 2023

Commentary: Let’s make 2023 a year of economic development for all of Maine

It’s time we bring the same types of career opportunities that exist in Cumberland County to the entire state.

Published
January 9, 2023

The Conversation: Our centuries-long quest for ‘a quiet place’
Published
January 9, 2023

Another View: Dangerous dip in vaccine confidence puts kids at risk

So many parents are opting out of childhood measles immunizations that public health officials now consider this preventable disease an imminent threat in every region of the world.
Published
January 8, 2023

Commentary: Maine’s rural hospital systems are suffering and urgent care is needed

As our legislators perform triage, the thousands of people on hospital wait lists are at risk of being sidelined further.
Published
January 8, 2023

Maine Voices: My patients need paid family and medical leave – and so do you

The current system of unpaid leave is damaging and stressful for both the patients seeking care and the people responsible for providing that care.
Published
January 8, 2023

Commentary: Germany can teach Maine a thing or two about road safety

Personal responsibility – what a concept!