What do we choose to save? Old newspapers and a cryptic Post-it made the grade for the writer’s late father.
Op-eds
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Democrats fail leadership test in Augusta
In this time of crisis, legislative leaders need to reach across the aisle.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View from Here: Mayor Snyder’s summer of discontent
In the wake of a pandemic, a recession and protest movements, many in the city are losing patience.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: There is a nonviolent solution to federal snatch-and-grab teams, dehumanized law enforcement
A half-century of militarization has created police forces without connection to the communities they serve.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: An elderly person is anybody who’s older than I am
When I was 15, anyone 27 years of age was nearing senility. Nowadays, a senior citizen is someone who doesn’t start each sentence with ‘like.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We need to keep Maine’s fishermen, restaurants afloat during this crisis
By providing relief to independent restaurants and more aid to commercial fishermen, Congress would also ensure consumer access to a sustainable form of protein.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To make America truly great again, move toward greater equity
Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Here’s the case Mitch McConnell needs to make on COVID spending
The only way to reduce debt levels later is to increase relief funding now.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
League of Women Voters leader: Maine senators must press for investment in election security
Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Stop spitting on grocery store workers – they’re just doing their job
Retail employees already are underpaid and often have to go without proper protection. Now they’re being attacked for enforcing COVID rules.