As they begin their yearly migration back to New England waters, I’m hoping for safe passage and fewer ropes and ships in their paths.
Op-eds
How to break down Trumpocracy | Opinion
The president has torched our Constitution and every corner of our democracy.
It takes courage and commitment to follow MLK’s lead | Steve Collins
In these troubled times, the qualities exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr. are more valuable than ever.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor | Opinion
The former Maine CDC director’s ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Medical organizations have remained too silent on Gaza genocide | Opinion
The deaths of at least 1,700 Palestinian health care workers have gone largely ignored by major representative groups. I can’t accept this.
Winter in Maine is a time to embrace and explore | Nature Connects
From skiing to stargazing, ice fishing to wildlife tracking, land trusts are helping Mainers make the most of the cold months.
Portland’s short-term rental restrictions are backfiring | Opinion
Intended to increase housing availability and affordability, the opposite is happening.
Maduro arrest hasn’t sparked a new age of US adventurism | Jim Fossel
President Trump was well within his authority to apprehend the Venezuelan dictator. Further actions, however, are another matter.
Our online pasts should not haunt present-day politics | Opinion
If we want young people with new ideas to be in government at every level, we’re going to see old posts we may not agree with — and we need to get over that.
How to stay one childhood vaccine ahead of the CDC | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Under RFK Jr., Danish schedules, new definitions and conflicting recommendations are all part of a vexing maze.