opinion

Published
May 9, 2023

Dick Polman: Is Tucker Carlson’s detestable text really the smoking gun?
Published
May 9, 2023

Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties

The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.
Published
May 9, 2023

Maine Voices: Portland’s unsafe homeless encampment cannot stand

The city should consider, among other options, introducing a managed cluster of temporary housing with sanitation stations and storage units.
Published
May 9, 2023

Commentary: Maine lawmakers, regulators made child care as expensive as it is today

The state needs to examine regulations rather than continue to throw money at an industry that is rapidly disappearing, to the detriment of Maine’s economy.
Published
May 9, 2023

Commentary: Fentanyl will win the war on drugs

Missile strikes on cartel ‘terrorists’ won’t work against a poison that can’t be interdicted. Instead of a hopeless struggle against supply, the U.S. must focus on reducing demand and harm.

Published
May 7, 2023

The Conversation: Can Biden and McCarthy avert a calamitous debt default? 3 evidence-backed leadership strategies that might help
Published
May 6, 2023

The humble Farmer: Discoveries and rediscoveries of a very old Maine man

On good luck, good plumbing companies and something that might stand between you and a good night's sleep.
Published
May 5, 2023

Owen Ratliff: Biking in Downtown Brunswick — let’s talk business
Published
May 5, 2023

Sen. Eloise Vitelli: Our community comes together in the face of tragedy
Published
May 5, 2023

Just a Little Old: Cheering on the unstoppable Chloe Garcia