Columns

Published
March 12, 2023

Commentary: For how much longer can the Portland diocese play dumb?

We know too much for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland to stonewall allegations of abuse. If 20 complaints can’t change that, will anything?
Published
March 11, 2023

The humble Farmer: Looking back on suspenseful tales of time and loss

If enough years go by, an old Maine man can learn to like country music or find the hearing aid that cost as much as he earned in the Coast Guard.
Published
March 11, 2023

Commentary: Private texts confirm it – Fox isn’t a news network

The communications that went public add further proof that the right-wing media network is nothing more than a hypocritical grift.
Published
March 10, 2023

Commentary: New England forests can sustain our climate and biodiversity – if we work together

The answer lies in an approach that leaves part of the land free from logging to maximize biological richness and carbon storage, while introducing improved management practices everywhere else.
Published
March 10, 2023

Commentary: Left, right are both wrong about Gov. DeSantis’ ‘Western civilization’ classes

Taught properly, the course would teach students to question everything – not a goal of the Republican governor – as well as undermining some favorite Democratic ideas, especially about race and identity.
Published
March 9, 2023

Commentary: Shooting for a better moon

A society with fewer hungry people could accomplish great things, including conquering cancer.
Published
March 9, 2023

Commentary: Maine should demand accountability from its solid waste monopolist

Communities served by the company find themselves in a take-it-or-leave-it situation. That’s not good enough.
Published
March 7, 2023

Commentary: Safety in the skies is paramount. Don’t cheapen pilot training and experience

Lobbyists are trying to weaken pilot experience mandates. High levels of training make the difference between life and death.
Published
March 7, 2023

Commentary: Maine should shun initiatives to industrialize our coastal communities, waters

Restoration and protection efforts will sustain and strengthen our local fishing economies, cultures and marine ecosystems.
Published
March 7, 2023

Commentary: My dream that women would lead Maine is now a reality

What’s on the menu for our state this International Women’s Day? Quite a bit.