opinion

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June 6, 2023

Dick Polman: We should feel good about sane adults reaching across the aisle
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June 6, 2023

Letter to the editor: More songbirds or more browntail moths?
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June 6, 2023

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Portland rent control Question A

The change to the rent control ordinance sought by a group of city landlords would exacerbate already-serious housing market dysfunction.
Published
June 6, 2023

Commentary: Bills call for responsible development of Maine’s offshore wind industry

L.D. 1818 and L.D. 1895 will put our priorities and our ideals into law and ensure that offshore wind is implemented in a way that doesn’t compromise our state’s values.
Published
June 6, 2023

Commentary: As future ob-gyns, we believe paid leave will lead to happier, healthier Maine families

Paid family and medical leave will foster a stronger, more satisfied labor force by providing an attractive incentive for young people to live and work in Maine and protecting against women exiting the workforce altogether.

Published
June 5, 2023

Another View: In Trump vs. DeSantis in Iowa, Disney is the punching bag. So much for serious debate

Voters need candidates who address real issues, not concocted ones.
Published
June 5, 2023

Maine Voices: Packing up in preparation for the next school year

Students leave in June, carrying all they’ve experienced and learned into a new neighborhood called September.
Published
June 4, 2023

The Conversation: COVID-19 clawbacks, spending caps and a cut — what House Republicans got in return for pushing the U.S. to the brink of default
Published
June 4, 2023

Commentary: Not all political comedy is created equal

Comics can either depress turnout or activate voters in 2024. Which will it be?
Published
June 4, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Sobriety is a muscle I’ve been flexing for 5 years

You might think ‘don’t have a drink today’ is a goal rather than a plan. This is where mindset comes in.