Columns

Published
August 19, 2014

Commentary: Latest Barbie doll is shattering the plastic ceiling

Yet something about this Entrepreneur Barbie marketing campaign seems so cynical and exploitative.
Published
August 18, 2014

Maine Voices: Privately donated salary supplement would attract talented leader for USM

The USM presidency pays $203,000 per year, under half the national average for college leaders.
Published
August 17, 2014

Maine Voices: College rankings tell us very little

Five tips from an education professional that will help applicants with their search for the perfect school.
Published
August 17, 2014

Maine Observer: A garden one can harvest on demand

All it takes is some good soil, seeds, a healthy dose of potent fertilizer ... and a trip to the supermarket produce section.
Published
August 17, 2014

Barney Frank: History sides with Israel once again

But the nation must remain open to peace.

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Published
August 17, 2014

Agree to Disagree: Turning Maine’s economy around a long, hard task

So should the focus be on fighting welfare fraud or creating jobs?
Published
August 16, 2014

Steve Robinson: Here we have a few questions for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud

Columnist poses questions he would have asked if the congressman had agreed to be interviewed.
Published
August 16, 2014

Commentary: Gov. LePage should have been more diligent in vetting Cate Street

Things haven't worked out quite as LePage, the Legislature or residents of the Millinocket area had hoped.
Published
August 16, 2014

Maine Voices: Jewish Mainers oppose U.S.-funded oppression of Palestinians by Israel

By supplying the weapons used, the U.S. is occupying Palestine just as surely as Israel is.
Published
August 15, 2014

Charles Krauthammercharleskrauthammer: Obama’s foreign policy marked by inability to see the big picture

When carrying out policies in the real world, it's nothing but tactics and reactive improvisation.