The opinion issued Monday comes as lawmakers are considering a bill, LD 1666, to expand ranked-choice voting to general election races for governor and the state Legislature.
April 2026
Maine native JP Estrella to enter NCAA transfer portal
The former South Portland High standout played in 33 games and started 13 this season for the Tennessee men’s basketball team.
Support Graham Platner to equalize the political playing field | Letter
Much has been written about Maine’s very important Senate race this year, with pros and cons of each candidate. But little has been published about Graham Platner’s grassroots organization and his goal to politically empower ordinary Mainers by coming together beyond the distinctions of progressive/conservative or right/left. As Graham describes, there is really only up/down […]
Did gas prices rise by about $1 in one month after the Iran war began? | Fact brief
The national average now exceeds $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA.
To overcome the sins of the past, Maine needs to support Wabanaki rights | Steve Collins
We can’t undo the murder and theft that Maine’s settlers brought to its native population in the past, but we can show respect to the native nations that survived.
Disastrous canoe trip a reminder to always do your homework
A journey in the Sandy River in Farmington 52 years ago nearly proved fatal for the author’s brothers and friends.
Nordic skier embraces the last days of winter | Column
Rangeley Lakes Trails in western Maine and Prospect Farm Trails in New Hampshire extended winter sports season for this enthusiast.
Vote Democrat in November | Letter
Do you feel helpless, hopeless, angry, disappointed, discouraged, disgusted, even ashamed as to what is going on in this country? Well, I do. I am 79 years old, and I have never witnessed anything as bad as what America is going through now. I am not going to list the unjust, inhumane, corrupt, evil, incompetent, […]
7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has 2 performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
Get hands-on with history in the Lakes Region
From the last refuge of an aging religious sect, to the childhood home of a great American author, to a museum dedicated to the ‘Yankee Da Vinci,’ the Lakes Region has so much hidden history.