Stop treating our state’s fishermen like a heritage act, start treating them like the essential producers they’ve always been.
April 2026
Posted inLetters
Hannah Pingree is an exceptional leader in challenging times | Letter
I feel blessed to have known and worked with all five of the Democratic candidates to become Maine’s next governor. While any of these individuals would be capable leaders of our state, only one has the skill set and broad experience to be exceptional. And Maine is going to need an exceptional leader to face […]
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Retaining and valuing older workers is about more than filling gaps | Letter
At 62 with no plans to retire, I love my work. Continued employment is essential to my physical and emotional well‑being.
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A wise and competent president would … | Letter
A wise and competent president would not initiate a war of choice based on a “feeling.” A wise and competent president would: If this were a TV reality show, we would be able to say, “You’re fired!” Time for the 25th Amendment. Peter WatkoAuburn
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
I’m voting for Matt Dunlap, who won’t make us look stupid | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Standing up to Trump is the name of the game. Dunlap has practiced it.
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The stark realities of Trump’s America | Letter
We live in a curious time. Some might call it challenging times. For someone who was raised in the 1950s, post-World War II era — where God and country were spoken of with great reverence by my parents — Trump’s America is at odds with what I learned. Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance at […]
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On Iran, Trump is failing the leadership test | Jim Fossel
The White House’s striking lack of clarity on the conflict impedes any meaningful negotiation.
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Maine needs stronger oversight of probate judges | Letter
I am writing in response to your coverage of the warrant issued for Hancock County Probate Judge William B. Blaisdell IV (“Hancock County probate judge, wanted on arrest warrant, turns himself in,” March 18). I am one of his victims. He was my court-appointed attorney in a parental termination hearing. He concealed from me that […]
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Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Dylan Peter Petropoulos
PORTLAND – Dylan Peter Petropoulos, born Jan. 3, 2000, passed away on April 10, 2026.
Dylan was a graduate of Casco Bay …