opinion

Published
September 29, 2019

Another View: Ethan Strimling advocates for regular people

Contrary to a columnist's opinion, Portland's mayor has a long and consistent record of fighting for the right causes.
Published
September 29, 2019

Jim Fossel: 2020 Democratic candidates pushing top-down reform

Leading contenders for the presidency are calling for national projects that would interfere with state and local prerogatives.
Published
September 29, 2019

Maine Observer: Some things, you can learn only from grandparents

From wiggling ears to chest-hair flambé, our parents' parents broaden our view of the world.
Published
September 28, 2019

Maine Voices: Let’s move forward together to address injustice, not take a step back

The We Must Do MORE Tour, a civic engagement movement grounded in the concerns of the poor, is coming to Portland on Oct. 10.
Published
September 28, 2019

Another View: European Union takes promising new approach to its migration crisis

A plan to reallocate those rescued at sea is a first step, but the EU should now reform the system as a whole.
Published
September 28, 2019

Commentary: Mainers need Congress to pass U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

The USMCA will create a level playing field for our exporters, protect our local workers and give small businesses more access to Canadian and Mexican customers.
Published
September 28, 2019

The humble Farmer: Thumb-on-scale butchers had nothing on this lobster retailer

His patrons wound up paying for wind and water as well as for the crustacean.
Published
September 27, 2019

Another View: Congress hasn’t yet done what it needs to do for 9/11 rescuers

The House of Representatives has tripled the number of first responders and victims eligible for relief, and the Senate must follow suit.
Published
September 27, 2019

Our View: Maine’s way of life is working to our advantage

Most housing searches for the Portland area come from out of state, and that's good news.
Published
September 27, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: Rough transcript makes clear that Democrats got ahead of the evidence

It falls far short of expectations – as does the whistleblower complaint about President Trump's interactions with the leader of Ukraine.