opinion

Published
January 1, 2023

Jim Fossel: Chinese threat has to be countered

Past efforts at partnership and cooperation are now hard to fathom.
Published
January 1, 2023

Our View: The time for a serious road safety intervention is now

The carnage on Maine roads last year should never be repeated. Solutions are available.
Published
January 1, 2023

A letter from the publisher: New year. More work to be done.
Published
December 31, 2022

Another View: A needed safeguard on future elections

It is important to remember that the Electoral Count Reform Act is not just a safeguard against the possible return of Donald Trump.
Published
December 31, 2022

Commentary: The rise of the left worldwide was the real story of 2022

Although the trend can be seen most clearly in Latin American countries, which have long been tormented by extremes of inequality, it is visible all over.

Published
December 31, 2022

Maine Voices: The secret to spending a Maine winter in a California house

An ode to the unique powers of the wood-burning stove, both tangible and intangible.
Published
December 31, 2022

The humble Farmer: Storm of the century feeds crop of memories

I’ve enjoyed all the blizzards of the past 20 years – because I was in Florida looking at pictures that my friends had sent me.
Published
December 30, 2022

Gordon L. Weil: Debt ceiling politics could affect US world power
Published
December 30, 2022

Just a Little Old: Hopes and dreams for 2023
Published
December 30, 2022

Giving Voice: The generosity of the holidays