Columns

Published
July 14, 2015

Maine Voices: Legislative override would make governors accountable to voters

A bill that Gov. LePage vetoed would bar Maine's chief executive from using voter-approved bonds for leverage.
Published
July 14, 2015

Commentary: Consistency of stance is not a good thing when it leads to paralysis

Lawmakers who remain intent on repealing and replacing Obamacare miss out on making a difference.
Published
July 13, 2015

Maine Voices: For exceptional fan experience, Hadlock Field hits it out of the park

We're lucky to have this gem that makes attending a Sea Dogs baseball game a summertime delight.
Published
July 12, 2015

Agree to Disagree: Comic relief courtesy of Gov. LePage and Mayor Brennan

The state's two highest elected chief executives – one on the far left, the other on the far right – prove government can look like a 'Who's on First?' shtick.
Published
July 12, 2015

Barney Frank: The defense budget’s balancing act

Determining the appropriate level of spending on national security is the single most important issue facing the country.

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Published
July 12, 2015

Maine Observer: Joys of summer book sales could fill volumes

They include making new finds, discovering old favorites and recognizing kindred spirits.
Published
July 12, 2015

Maine Voices: ACLU: The governor’s blunder puts new state laws on the books

If Gov. LePage wanted to veto any of 19 bills in question, he should have done it in the time allotted.
Published
July 12, 2015

Maine Voices: Limit shackling of juveniles in court

The time is past due for Maine to have a clear and publicly accessible policy for this.
Published
July 12, 2015

Another View: Minimum wage is a job killer, not a boon to working class

In most cases, higher minimum wages mean fewer people have opportunities to earn them.
Published
July 11, 2015

Maine Voices: Denial, delay by fossil fuel industry have slowed action on climate change

But reports issued in June may signal a turning point for much-needed steps to prevent a public health disaster.