By tightening restrictions to protect children and public health, Congress acted appropriately. It must not bow to industry pressure to undo them.
Op-eds
Maine cannot tax and spend its way to affordability | Opinion
The legislative majority in Augusta needs to understand that when everything is a priority, nothing is.
Why Edgar Jones’ films matter to Mainers | Opinion
The series of silent features produced by his studio in Augusta, still screened today, transport audiences to happier times.
Maine is forged by nature, not AI. Let’s keep it that way. | Opinion
Didn’t we learn our lesson with Poland Spring? Stop using Maine’s natural resources to up the ante.
Imagine a public, nonprofit system of healthcare! I didn’t have to. | Opinion
I’m sorely missing the days of the “circuit doctor” from my teenage years.
Primary care is the front door to good health. It shouldn’t be the hardest door to open. | Opinion
Urgent care, never meant to serve as a replacement, can be part of the solution for Maine patients in need.
Collins’ tremor disclosure highlights the value of transparency | Jim Fossel
Anyone running for governor, U.S. Senate or Congress this year ought to release at least two years of tax returns and health records.
We need more clarity from Graham Platner on gun safety | Opinion
Voters need to know whether he is willing to move beyond careful generalities on the issue.
Fish passage, flood control and a Maine town united | Nature Connects
On the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield, a community-focused restoration effort serves as a model for reopening sea-run fish pathways.
Maine must remain steadfast in tackling overdose crisis | Opinion
The LEAD program takes a human approach with the Mainers who need it most. We need to support its long-term viability by funding it.