These fees act as an inflation multiplier and a hidden tax on working Mainers. A sensible solution beckons.
Op-eds
Nature Connects: Time to really harness the strength of Maine’s largest waterfall
Restoring natural river flow supports fisheries, aquatic habitat and recreation, all of which are central to Maine’s economic growth and environmental values.
Opinion: O.J. Simpson was probably guilty
Like many Black people, I clung for a long time to the crazy hope that Simpson was the victim of a racist police culture.
Siobhán Brett: What if Portland became a bike town?
Biking here is misery. It shouldn’t be.
Opinion: Government mandates to blame for continuing decline of Maine education
Mainers should be empowered to make the important decisions regarding their children’s education.
Opinion: How can evangelicals like Mike Johnson tolerate Trump?
Some appear willing to drag their faith through the mud just to be next to power.
Opinion: To improve Maine students’ health and academics, start in the cafeteria
Revisions to the USDA’s school nutrition standards will strengthen a key source of nutrition for more than half of American schoolchildren.
Opinion: Storm repair must be carried out with Maine taxpayers in mind
Where public funds are being relied on, certain practical conditions should apply.
Opinion: I hope people will continue to look up
The recent solar eclipse brought us all together.
Opinion: Texas Gov. Abbott for Trump VP? He’d be a good choice.
Abbott’s expertise and record on the border could be valuable to a Trump ticket and administration.