Maybe it’s the winters. A minus-5-degree morning has a way of keeping people real. Whatever the reason, Mainers have always had a knack for spotting nonsense a mile away. The Aug. 24 op-ed from attorneys Gilliard and Kieser (“Maine beach access case carries huge implications for private property“) was yet another attempt to tell us […]
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If Maine isn’t happy about Trump policy, it should act that way | Letter
We see in rough poll numbers that much of Maine feels that President Trump’s policies have a negative effect on Maine. Good, right? Wrong. We are still struggling to initiate change. It’s not enough to be “concerned,” as Sen. Collins would say, and unwilling or afraid to act, to stand up and speak out to […]
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Student evaluations need to be objective | Letter
Activities that engage students are fine, but we still need to be able to measure how much they’ve learned.
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Hollywood fundraiser for Susan Collins can’t be serious | Letter
A benefit to celebrate the senator’s ‘moderation’ is something straight out of Hollywood fiction.
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It’s time for older Maine leaders to pass the torch | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins and Gov. Janet Mills have served our state well, but it’s time for some fresh voices and perspectives.
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We’ve seen this unsettling story before | Letter
The similarities between what’s currently going on in this country and the World War II era are striking.
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The Sea Dogs struck out with this decision | Letter
On Aug. 23, I attended a Sea Dogs game in Portland with my family. I’m no stranger to baseball, the great American pastime, as both of my children have participated in Portland Little League since they were age 4. I’ve attended countless Sea Dogs games, where it is customary to play the national anthem before […]
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Maine’s largest health system needs to step up to help LifeFlight | Letter
MaineHealth needs to share more of the financial burden in keeping this critical statewide resource operating.
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Portland should not collaborate with ICE | Letter
City leaders’ choice to cooperate in exchange for money for the Portland Jetport was a cowardly one.
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Gorham Town Council has reached a new low | Letter
The recent decision by the Gorham Town Council to sell a 94-acre parcel to Amazon without sharing this with the public continues a history of voting without regard to town residents. Over 900 housing units were approved between Main Street and Country Road against objections by the residents. When traffic is already a major concern […]