The days spent on its banks have shaped both my sense of play and my curiosity about the natural world.
Op-eds
Remember there’s nothing quite like a game of catch | Opinion
My dad held on to his glove, a first baseman’s mitt, with torn leather and laces that barely held it together. Although my own has been missing for years, the good memories endure.
Father’s Day as a mama-son bonding opportunity | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
My fatherless son and I are in the same weird boat.
Blue Economy Center is key to Maine’s ocean future | Opinion
Our state’s rich marine environment is changing. Now is the time to seize on emerging opportunities.
Maine’s filmmaking future is very bright | Opinion
The upcoming Maine International Film Festival reminds us that our state has plenty of stories to tell.
Remember that Pride is measured by actions | Opinion
I’ve had my disagreements with Sen. Susan Collins over the years, but she has stepped up for Maine’s LGBTQ community. That’s worth recognizing.
Local control is holding education back in Maine | Opinion
When it comes to accountability among educators, a statewide system for teacher evaluation and teachers’ professional development would be of huge benefit to our state.
Is it any wonder Fetterman is annoyed by Platner? | Jim Fossel
The maverick senator from Pennsylvania is watching Maine’s upstart Democrat copying brazenly from his playbook.
An affordable starter home in Maine? The math shows it’s a myth. | Opinion
While workforce housing programs are essential, Maine’s existing model fails the people it is meant to help.
Heartfelt thanks to the fathers all around us | Opinion
A father is anyone who helps a child feel safe, loved, supported and valued. My late husband Ryan understood that better than anyone.