opinion

Published
June 21, 2023

Commentary: Practice makes profits – rising stars, name, image, likeness and cash

As recent changes to NCAA’s NIL rules give college athletes a major opportunity to earn income, they need financial education and professional support to ensure long-term financial success.
Published
June 21, 2023

Commentary: Maine can’t afford to lose our clean-energy momentum now

L.D. 1986 will ensure an accurate accounting of net energy costs and benefits and fund solar facilities for low- and moderate-income Mainers.
Published
June 21, 2023

Our View: Deficient, dangerous nurse staffing cannot stay as it is

Debate over the nurse-to-patient ratio bill under consideration in Augusta has shed a stark light on how dismal it is to work at the bedside. Although a fix is desperately needed, L.D. 1639 is too blunt an instrument.
Published
June 21, 2023

Clarence Page: After 50 years in journalism, I advise caution in your search for truth

The news landscape requires more attention from consumers than ever.
Published
June 20, 2023

Dick Polman: Trump didn’t get the turnout he wanted for his Miami perp walk

Published
June 20, 2023

Elwood Watson: Why Juneteenth is more important than ever
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: Paid leave is good for people, business and Maine’s economy

When people can take time off without the worry of losing pay, they stay in the workforce, are more committed to their employers and see healthier outcomes. I’ve seen it work at our own company.
Published
June 20, 2023

Maine Voices: Make active transportation safe from the capital to the coast

The 26-mile Merrymeeting Trail – where people can walk, bike, roll and enjoy the outdoors – would link Augusta to Brunswick.
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: Staffing pressures on nurses put Maine patients at risk

Nurse staffing affects patient outcomes. Neither inexperienced nurses nor travel nurses are a like-for-like substitute for experienced, local staff.
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: Why affirmative action matters in college admissions

Although we have made clear progress in 20 years, race continues to affect experiences and opportunities in the U.S.