On Nov. 29, the Iranian soccer team will play against the United States. This is the time to show solidarity with the Iranian protesters; the American soccer players can afford to express their position freely, unlike the Iranian team. Some people may say that sports should not be “politicized.” Yet a show of solidarity would […]
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Letter to the editor: Dare to dream about better use of election money
$17 billion dollars spent on political ad campaigning for this round of elections. Just how dependent is our elective system on funds? As Mark Twain said, America has the best government money can buy. How refreshing it would be if media were obliged to provide reasonably priced, limited time slots; if each candidate had a […]
Letter to the editor: The Republican party is no more
For over four months we were inundated with annoying political ads, full of half truths and lies. Now that the elections are nearly completed, let’s take a second to reflect. It seemed every Republican ad was aimed directly at crime, inflation and immigration, criticizing the Biden administration for everything but the weather. So now that […]
Another View: After 10 years of limbo, DACA recipients need permanent relief
The House passed a bill to give ‘Dreamers’ legal status in 2021. It’s time for the Senate to approve the legislation, which would allow it to reach President Biden’s desk soon.
Commentary: In Maine as elsewhere, the forest industry serves a vital purpose
Living in concrete houses without toilet paper – and without all the jobs important to our rural communities – is not my vision for the way life should be.
The Maine Millennial: It’s that time again (Toy Fund time)
The Toy Fund of 2022 promises books for all and a sharpened focus on Maine.
Commentary: Grocery store monopolies are bad news for shoppers
The likes of Kroger and Albertsons have been buying up competition and bullying consumers for decades. It’s time to kill the trend.
Maine Observer: A dog is a school bus traveler’s best friend
Getting caught behind a school bus isn’t everybody’s idea of a good time. But maybe they’re not approaching it the right way.
Maine Voices: Here’s a holiday gift guide of a different variety
As November draws to a close, tell someone that you’re grateful they’re in your life. Among other ideas.
Jim Fossel: Peer into Maine Democrats’ crystal ball
We’re about to see whether Gov. Mills’ centrism is real and principled or simply a matter of political convenience.