Commentary: Natural gas price spikes, not solar, to blame for soaring power bills

Sarah Collins

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Published
May 23, 2023

Commentary: Natural gas price spikes, not solar, to blame for soaring power bills

The Maine Legislature shouldn’t allow  the Public Advocate to hinder efforts to grow and strengthen the community solar program.
Published
May 23, 2023

Commentary: Mondays should be part of the weekend already

In the UK, a May with several four-day weeks is a chance for most workers to test the efficiency of shorter schedules.
Published
May 22, 2023

Commentary: The climate crisis is Maine’s storm of the century

But with the Mills administration’s four-year climate plan and much-needed support at the federal level, we’re ready to meet this moment.
Published
May 21, 2023

Letter to the editor: Story of Vietnamese immigrant an inspiring one

I thank Food Editor Peggy Grodinsky for the wonderful human interest story about Huong Le (“She raised a family and ran a restaurant in Portland. Now citizenship solidifies Huong Le’s home, May 14). It’s not often I read an article start to finish. I can’t wait to try her oldest daughter’s restaurant, Banh Appetit, and […]
Published
May 20, 2023

Commentary: Let’s give Maine students the upper hand financially

L.D. 1284, making personal finance a high school graduation requirement, represents our best chance to give future generations of Mainers the skills and confidence to manage their money wisely.
Published
May 20, 2023

The humble Farmer: Get out of the way – the ambulance is almost here

Meanwhile, the patient won’t stop cleaning house, and the car is blocking the driveway but can’t be moved.
Published
May 20, 2023

Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs

As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.
Published
May 19, 2023

Commentary: Heal the animals, heal the Earth on Endangered Species Day

As we face loss of biodiversity around the globe, the good news is we still have time to shepherd in a new era of respect for all species.
Published
May 19, 2023

Maine Voices: Older Mainers are primed and ready to go

A tow and a ticket had me, at nearly 70, fearing for my faculties. Then I learned about ‘positive aging.’
Published
May 18, 2023

Commentary: Innovative bill will give Maine doctors new tool in mental health toolkit

Veterans, first responders, people with terminal illness and many others stand to benefit from L.D. 1914, which would create a psilocybin-assisted therapy program in Maine.