Hillary Clinton has won the popular vote by around 1.5 million and the number keeps rising. Now, this is more than some presidents have won by, so let me be clear: The Republican agenda is certainly lacking a mandate, and no matter how the leadership, spins or twists reality, the fact remains they are not […]
November 2016
Letter to the editor: City Council, not mayor, the problem in Portland
The image that reporter Randy Billings painted Nov. 6 of Mayor Ethan Strimling, culpable for a City Hall cold war, feels unfairly biased against a leader with less than a year under his belt. Like some, I had reservations about new leadership in the mayor’s office. While I don’t speak on behalf of my organization, […]
Letter to the editor: Elected mayor might not be the answer for Portland
Discord at Portland City Hall, according to Mayor Ethan Strimling, paraphrased in a recent Maine Sunday Telegram article, is a matter of “struggling to evolve,” not politics. However, an elected mayor by definition is political and possibly subject to desires of power and aspirations to higher office while appearing relevant to populist interests. Reporter Randy […]
Canoeing in Maine: Autumn serenity along the Mousam River
A November paddle offers offseason peacefulness and the last fall colors.
Hunting: And then there was the time the cocoa spilled …
Yes, the stories of being in the woods can involve more than whether you got your deer.
Maine Voices: Ranked-choice voting will make positive difference for Maine’s youth
A high school student applauds the important electoral reform, which will show other states a better way.
Maine Observer: Howls of deer drive echo down the years
Three brothers’ noise-making contribution to a hunt during their childhood brought praise, pride and lasting memories.
Alan Caron: Both parties are the big losers this election
Now that the Republicans are in charge, they have to act.
Cynthia Dill: Trump’s pick for AG is right out of the Washington ‘swamp’
In 1986, Sen. Jeff Sessions was blocked from the federal bench over allegations of racist comments.
Commentary: Prescription for fair drug prices
How can we protect research and development while making the cost of medication fairer for Americans?