opinion

Published
August 4, 2023

Maine Voices: Multilingual future should not overlook academic achievement

Portland Public Schools must shift resources and emphasis so that both immigrant and U.S.-born students master reading, writing and math skills.
Published
August 3, 2023

The Maine Idea: A world on fire meets Congress
Published
August 3, 2023

LC Van Savage: Savants I’ve known and loved, and big green lizards
Published
August 3, 2023

Commentary: Tony Bennett was a humanitarian at heart

Bennett won 20 Grammys, but unlike many musicians, he could also boast such a platinum record in civil rights.
Published
August 3, 2023

Maine Voices: A trip to Fiji, where climate change is very real

On my visit to the South Pacific island nation, I witnessed the anger and fear Fijians feel regarding a crisis they have not caused.

Published
August 3, 2023

Susana Hancock: Saving Maine’s bees to pollinate our native crops

It’s easy to view bees and mosquitoes as pests. But ahead of Wild Blueberry Weekend, it’s worth learning about the powerful role they can play in our ecosystems.
Published
August 3, 2023

Another View: Are Republicans tired of the Trump show yet?

The former president’s (latest) indictment shows he’s hopelessly unfit to return to office. The party still has time to move on.
Published
August 2, 2023

The Conversation: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized
Published
August 2, 2023

Commentary: Repurposing land is necessary for Portland’s survival

By consolidating various business and industrial zones into a new, inclusive district, we can unlock the full potential of available land for housing expansion.
Published
August 2, 2023

Clarence Page: Jason Aldean’s dream is my nightmare

Aldean’s controversial hit song ‘Try That In a Small Town’ fuels far right sentiments that stoke tribal anger, fears, resentments and suspicions.