opinion

Published
October 6, 2019

Jim Fossel: Where will Maine go on impeachment?

Although it's a small state, it could play a big role in the national drama.
Published
October 6, 2019

The View From Here: Mourning a ‘death’ in the Maine journalism family

The Biddeford Journal Tribune served its community for 135 years. When it ends publication this month, it will leave a void.
Published
October 6, 2019

Insight: Politics driving a measles comeback

Vaccine skeptics are creating a space for an eradicable disease to take hold and spread.
Published
October 6, 2019

Our View: Child protective services in Maine still understaffed, undertrained

Two killers are in prison, but the system that could have prevented their abusive acts is still not up to the task.
Published
October 5, 2019

Another View: Sen. Collins won’t cave to Nemitz’s call to prejudge the president

The columnist's approach can be summed up in the words of the Queen of Hearts: 'Sentence first – verdict afterwards.'
Published
October 5, 2019

Jon Treacy: As U.S. senator, I can help make government work for all Mainers

Like Susan Collins, too many in politics are siding with power and wealth. It's time to restore freedom, fairness and opportunity for all.
Published
October 5, 2019

Commentary: The devil’s in the details when our differences define us

Community calls for compromise and trust, not kneejerk rejection of anyone whose worldview is slightly out of kilter with our own.
Published
October 5, 2019

Maine Voices: As stewards of God’s creation, we must protect America’s public lands

The Land and Water Conservation Fund – which uses no taxpayer dollars – should receive a full and permanent federal appropriation.
Published
October 4, 2019

Another View: California is making the NCAA extremely angry. Good.

The forthcoming Fair Pay to Play Act will allow college athletes to earn money from endorsements.
Published
October 4, 2019

Commentary: Jamal Khashoggi’s death was part of alarming trend

To raise awareness about the media's vital yet risky work, Colby College is dedicating its annual award for courage in journalism to 66 journalists who died on assignment.