Columns

Published
January 3, 2016

Analysis: Building a new Maine economy

Here's a strong business plan: Work together to create a state that welcomes innovators, inventors, dreamers and doers.
Published
January 3, 2016

Maine Observer: Rewinding the ribbons of memory

The task of taking down holiday decorations stirs recollections of Mom, posh gift wrap and iconic Maine shops of yesteryear.
Published
January 3, 2016

Maine Voices: How basketball became less violent

When James Naismith invented the game, he didn't foresee how the passions of players and fans would require rule changes.
Published
January 2, 2016

Port City Post: Neighborhood Army of Smalls takes over the news

Bored kids get creative, from putting out a newspaper to launching their own 'Project Runway' spinoff.
Published
January 2, 2016

Maine Voices: Community action can help stop addiction before it gets started

Skill-building opportunities, positive connections and reducing access are keys to preventing opiate use.

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Published
January 2, 2016

The humble Farmer: Bad attitude about winter will keep humble out of glossy Maine magazines

When it comes to loving  or loathing Maine's cold season, the difference is in the eye of the beholder.
Published
January 1, 2016

Charles Krauthammer: Visionaries take over the future of space exploration

Space travel has finally slipped the surly bonds of government.
Published
January 1, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Neither of the leading presidential candidates can handle the job

No single person, or even political party, can 'Make America Great Again.'
Published
January 1, 2016

Maine Voices: Wishing you an unhealthy new year?

Helping more people to get health insurance coverage can benefit all of us in Maine.
Published
December 31, 2015

Commentary: To fight obesity, U.S. has chosen treatment, the second-best policy

Treatment over prevention isn't working and favors rich Americans: Maybe it's time for European-style product regulation and taxation.