The organizational requirements, the high turnout, the money spent and on hand – all of these keep things interesting.
Op-eds
Maine Voices: Adding barriers to employment would hurt asylum seekers, Maine communities
Mainers who want to make it easier for newcomers to find work should comment on two proposed federal rule changes.
Maine Voices: As bicentennial approaches, let our state continue to be the Polar Star
Throughout its history, immigrants have always refreshed and reinvigorated the economy and culture of Maine.
Commentary: Progressives who love Christianity Today’s Trump-bashing editorial should look in the mirror
Conservatives also have a right to speak out about faith in the public square.
Commentary: Public-private partnerships are helping to keep Maine healthy
A nonprofit is working with officials to expand access to care in rural areas.
Commentary: Gov. Mills leading the way as clean-energy transition comes to Maine
The installation of solar panels at the Blaine House is a symbolic welcome to an industry that will inspire investment and job creation statewide.
Commentary: Celebrating Kwanzaa in a troubled time
We would all benefit by learning more about one another, and by embodying this secular holiday’s ideals of happiness, unity and peace.
Maine Voices: Once a wonderful city, Portland is becoming Potterville
As the city becomes richer, it’s turning its back on what attracted us to it in the first place.
Jim Fossel: U.K. elections offer lessons for Americans
Party discipline and a coherent message matter more than popularity in the polls.
Bill Nemitz: Jared Golden follows his conscience – and takes a big risk
Decried by both sides for his impeachment votes, Maine’s freshman congressman stands his ground.