The president may face a prospect that could prove almost as difficult for him as losing: winning.
Op-eds
The Maine Millennial: We do not need to shoot to protect ourselves
America has given itself an anxiety disorder. Guns should not be in the mix.
Commentary: Maine must urgently change the rhetoric about education
At one time, our state leaders talked about enticing the ‘best and the brightest’ into education. We have since strayed dangerously far from that vision.
Commentary: To counter neo-Nazis and their ilk, Portlanders must organize
The goal of groups like NSC-131 is to scare people. It’s a shame for them that I’m more angry than I am afraid.
Commentary: While you can’t always get the college you want, life gives what you need
As the parent of a high school senior who applied to about 15 schools, the past month has been excruciating.
Commentary: Gorham connector project can stamp out traffic’s ills
We must use as many tools as we can to change course on traffic congestion west of Greater Portland. That includes new road capacity.
Commentary: Here’s why E. Jean Carroll’s case against Trump is so damning
The former president’s defense has big problems. For the charges to be proved true by ‘a preponderance of the evidence’ seems likely.
Commentary: Democrats should cheer – and cheer up about – Biden
Age is the president’s most significant negative, with its threats of a lack of innovation and diminished energy levels. Experience, however, is a plus – and the balance has clearly been on the good side.
Commentary: EPA’s electric vehicle plan would hurt working-class car buyers
The modern electric car is still predominantly a product for the wealthy.
Commentary: Insurance should cover abortion care as it covers pregnancy care
Having insurance is no assurance that abortion care will be covered or affordable in Maine. A legislative proposal has the power to set that straight.