Opinion
Commentary: In Maine as elsewhere, the forest industry serves a vital purpose
Living in concrete houses without toilet paper – and without all the jobs important to our rural communities – is not my vision for the way life should be.
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The Maine Millennial: It’s that time again (Toy Fund time)
The Toy Fund of 2022 promises books for all and a sharpened focus on Maine.
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Jim Fossel: Peer into Maine Democrats’ crystal ball
We're about to see whether Gov. Mills’ centrism is real and principled or simply a matter of political convenience.
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Another View: After 10 years of limbo, DACA recipients need permanent relief
The House passed a bill to give 'Dreamers' legal status in 2021. It’s time for the Senate to approve the legislation, which would allow it to reach President Biden’s desk soon.
Maine Observer: A dog is a school bus traveler’s best friend
Getting caught behind a school bus isn't everybody's idea of a good time. But maybe they're not approaching it the right way.
Commentary: Grocery store monopolies are bad news for shoppers
The likes of Kroger and Albertsons have been buying up competition and bullying consumers for decades. It's time to kill the trend.
The Maine Millennial: Demystifying the organ donor process
You do not have to be some sort of heroic angel saint to donate a kidney.
Jim Fossel: Republican stupidity cannot stand
Rather than figuring out how to use certain electoral systems to their advantage, Republicans continue to complain about them.
Leonard Pitts: What did members of America’s right wing do with their humanity?
When an unoffending 82-year-old man has his skull broken by anyone, the proper response is empathy, period.
The humble Farmer: Everyone’s doing the work of two at my shorthanded local hospital
I didn’t get much sleep during my recent stay, but I did get the chance to swap stories with the people who helped me.
Thank you, Maine. I think I'll go home now.
Signing off – with a smile on my face and a lump in my throat – after 45 years in Maine journalism.
The View From Here: Living on a two-way street
Thank you and farewell to the readers with opinions about our opinions, who always let us know what they think.
