opinion

Published
October 2, 2019

Reps. Fay and Ingwersen: For Maine to beat forever chemicals, we need federal and state solutions

It's heartening that Maine will be phasing out the use of toxic PFAS in food packaging, but that's just a first step.
Published
October 2, 2019

Chamber officials: Portland businesses are working on behalf of the community

Rather than trying to shut people out, they're collaborating to address priorities like expanding affordable housing, improving transit options and helping new Mainers find work.
Published
October 1, 2019

Maine Voices: Maine courts need a science and technology adviser

The outcome of a recent rockweed-harvesting case underscores the need to provide judges with unique expertise.
Published
October 1, 2019

Our View: Moosehead developers yield to the inevitable

Ten years after Plum Creek Timber won an expensive rezoning battle, the real estate market had the final word.
Published
October 1, 2019

Commentary: Give Portland’s mayor a chance to make the job work

Voters want a leader for our city, but the City Council and the city manager don't want to give up power.
Published
October 1, 2019

Kathleen Parker: Democrats, show me the message on Ukraine

Would Trump at his most clueless pursue such a reckless course of action without checking the legal boundaries?
Published
September 30, 2019

Maine Voices: Message to candidates: Give me someone I can vote for

Negative campaigning can tear down, but we need to hear from a candidate who can build up our society.
Published
September 29, 2019

Maine Voices: Our state should lead the way on opening up primaries to all voters

The current system gives presidential nominating power to the parties and takes it away from the people.
Published
September 29, 2019

Our View: Maine leads on climate response

A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.
Published
September 29, 2019

Insight: Starving seniors – how America fails to feed its elderly

More than 5 million of them don't have consistent access to enough food to sustain a healthy life, a number that has doubled since 2001.