Portland needs growth. Neighbors opposing a new housing development aren’t seeking to move the city forward.
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Let’s get specific about defending Maine’s outdoors | Opinion
Urge legislators to reject cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund, one of the most successful conservation programs in U.S. history.
Is Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship constitutional? | Opinion
The simple answer is no. It’s a position that has been backed up by several federal district courts.
Delving beyond news headlines, sounding out Maine | Opinion
Curating a series of stories about our state opened my eyes — and heart — to people and places I might not otherwise have encountered.
From the dreams of Dr. King to the nightmare that is Donald Trump | Opinion
As the anniversary of King’s immortal speech on the National Mall approaches, it’s on us to pursue his vision for America.
Live Nation could be a death knell for Portland | Opinion
I hope our city won’t become a victim of ‘success.’
Portland can’t go it alone in solving homelessness | Opinion
What the city has been able to accomplish on a municipal budget is nothing short of heroic. Augusta and Washington must step up.
Maine’s changing climate is making us sick | Opinion
The cooler, less humid summers of our past are gone. We must recognize the impact that climate change has on our health.
John Adams recognized the danger of self-interest. Can’t we? | Opinion
My faith in my present government is waning; my faith in my fellow citizens is not.
My family camp in Maine stirs memories of simpler politics | Opinion
I long for the days when politicians were merely ‘terrible.’