The departure of the former Massachusetts governor from public service is a significant blow to the political middle.
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Opinion: How to stay in the moment — even when it feels like end times
Jesus, often pitched as the antidote to our anxieties, also makes a compelling case for embracing our fear.
Opinion: Remembering some of Maine’s leading lights
A grateful salute to the contributions of the late Joseph Brennan, Bruce Reeves, Louis Scolnick and Ed Boucher.
Opinion: AI is at a frightening crossroads
The technology has the potential to change our world for the better. Will ego-driven, power-hungry fools take it in a different direction?
Opinion: What will the military do if Trump gives unconstitutional orders?
Unfortunately, the answers aren’t straightforward.
Opinion: HIV medication decision a symptom of a larger issue
Life-saving medications must remain affordable and accessible to all Mainers.
Opinion: Stories still give us gumption, hope and understanding
From “The Lion King” to “Wicked” and back, stories can also call us to action.
Opinion: And may all your Christmas cakes be light
We just might make this a holiday tradition. Or not.
Opinion: One more challenge Maine’s small businesses don’t need
Onerous data privacy laws would wrongly give larger companies the upper hand.
Opinion: How the Portland Press Herald changed my life
From finding a home in Maine to getting a job that changed everything, my local paper has been at the center of it all.