In contrast to the ever-growing lakefront home, life at camp is simple. That’s the point.
Op-eds
Maine pays for its legislators’ bad behavior | Douglas Rooks
Former Gov. Paul LePage set the standard for uncivil conduct in Augusta. Under the Democrats, standards continue to slip.
Do Maine legislators really want to gut solar power? | Opinion
Proposed changes to the state’s net energy billing program are being driven by a false narrative on rising electric bills.
Child care, education must be top priorities for Maine lawmakers | Opinion
The closing days of the current session need to make time for child care, teacher pay and investment in postsecondary education.
Additional parking spot does little for Willard Beach access | Opinion
Long-term, community-wide improvements should be the priority, not patchwork fixes that create more problems than they solve.
Maine Legislature must defend Children’s Advocacy Centers | Opinion
The funding to sustain this service is essential to some of our most vulnerable younger people.
The day the Long Gray Line met the Big Red Hat | Opinion
President Trump’s speech to the Class of 2025 at West Point made for a grueling hour. Brace yourself for more pain on June 14.
Time for Maine to refresh its US Capitol statues | Steve Collins
Nothing against Hannibal Hamlin or William King, but we’ve got so much more to say about ourselves.
Maine’s fishermen tangled up in Medicaid cuts | Opinion
Those working in one of the state’s largest and most physically demanding industries need health care coverage.
Israeli flags are gone at Colby. Questions remain. | Opinion
For me, the flags acknowledged Israel as a part of Jewish history and identity. What now?