A recent letter to the editor of this paper wondered what Bath might be doing to help effect growth in housing, and particularly in affordable housing, for anyone hoping to live in our fair city. We all know that the scarcity of available properties alongside escalating rents is a major problem, both nationally and locally. […]
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Just a Little Old: Say it ain’t so, Joe
Why President Joe Biden shouldn’t run for reelection.
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Gordon L. Weil: House Republicans face a critical choice
Donald Trump may have made matters a lot easier for both Republicans and Joe Biden. He argued for “termination” of the Constitution when it came to dealing with his claim that he had been cheated out of winning the 2020 election. Whatever our personal views, all Americans are supposedly united in supporting the Constitution. Even […]
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Maine Voices: Lack of oversight in Portland has led to a city without direction
We’re in urgent need of real leadership, real coordination and real deadlines. I’m counting on elected officials to push past the power struggles.
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Commentary: Let’s not lose sight of stubborn supply chain challenges
An abundance of holiday shopping choices might lead consumers to believe the supply chain is in OK shape again. Wrong!
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Maine Voices: Portland’s attitude toward school district has been thankless
Instead of pointing fingers at Portland Public Schools, the city needs to look in the mirror.
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Commentary: Twitter’s downward spiral is sad, but I’m not leaving just yet
Whether we like it or not, these decisions are deeply personal, and deeply political.
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Tom Purcell: Truth is, we like to be lied to
My dog Thurber has been lying to me. It only figures, because it’s impossible to avoid mistruths these days. We just exited a miserable election cycle in which truth stretching, name calling and vote pandering were all in high gear — and inescapable. Our politicians in both major parties really know how to lie. They […]
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The Maine Idea: Octogenarians still leading the way
Nearly two years before the election, Angus King has announced his intention to run for another six-year U.S. Senate term in 2024. Yes, it’s unusual to make even an informal announcement so early, but a certain ex-president keeps pushing the process. Should King have any doubts, there’s plenty of time to change his mind. I […]
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Leonard Pitts: There’s no ‘both sides’ to shredding the Constitution
A pox on every reporter, editor, anchor or producer who fails to take seriously this new threat presented by Donald Trump.
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