Please do not count the Cross Insurance Arena, the Expo or any hotel conference room as a convention center.
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Opinion: A Trump victory would mean transition chaos
The fact that Trump has not organized a transition planning team could make him dependent on two outside entities: the America First Transition Project and the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.
Opinion: Maybe JD Vance is the perfect politician for this click-driven century
Vance is a shape-shifting opportunist. He will bend his viewpoint to whatever is advantageous.
Opinion: Gender-affirming care is essential, lifesaving care
Maine’s new shield law is representative of the state’s commitment to protecting providers like me.
Opinion: Once an RFK Jr. backer, I’ve switched my support to Kamala Harris
Despite the immense personal respect I have for Bobby, I am no longer supporting him in his campaign for the presidency.
Opinion: A call for solidarity among women in support of Harris
I know from serving in the Maine Senate for eight years, four of them as Senate President, that having the support of other women is crucial.
Opinion: Reduce nuclear risks; change sole presidential authority
Today’s nuclear weapons are vastly more destructive than those used against the Japanese almost 80 years ago this week, a fact not appreciated by many.
Opinion: Russia’s prisoner trade says all you need know about Putin
These people were hostages, collected to trade for an assassin, criminals and actual spies.
Opinion: Protect Maine’s trees; join the fight against invasive species
Without natural predators or diseases to keep them in check, these invaders can wreak havoc.
Opinion: Community engagement is essential for young learners
The Maine Legislature has shown leadership in setting a goal of universal public preschool. The success of this undertaking will depend on more than just the blessing of officials in Augusta.