Maine politics is full of big promises and louder rhetoric, but young Mainers are looking for something simpler: a government that works, leaders who are honest and a state where we can afford to build a life. My generation is starting careers, paying off loans and struggling to keep up with rising costs — all […]

A quick online search shows that gasoline purchases in the United States average about 377 million gallons a day. If the average increase in the cost of gas is about $1 per gallon, it means that consumers are paying an additional $377,000,000 a day, or some $2.6 billion a week. I know what it means […]

Gov. Janet Mills argues that Senate candidate Graham Platner’s past Reddit comments disqualify him from national office. Let’s consider what truly disqualifies someone from serving in Washington. Platner has acknowledged the posts, apologized and expressed regret. He modeled the leadership our country is desperate for: transparency, accountability and humility. Rather than serving as cause for […]

I first came to know Shenna Bellows as a fellow Peace Corps volunteer in Panama in 2001. I was impressed by her good humor, organizational skills and serious work ethic. I’ve followed her career since we both returned to Maine to make our state a better place. My son was employed in the American Civil […]

Now the cancel-culture police are coming for “One Love”? (“Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest,” April 6) Shame on Leslie Bridgers for writing a fishing expedition of a column in search of a problem. With so much trouble in the world today, the last thing that should be attacked is the power of music […]

There is no honorable way to exit a conflict started by a person who has no honor. I’m sure the military (minus Pete Hegseth) has apprised the person occupying the Oval Office of the risks involved, here, to the point where he doesn’t know which way to go with his responsibility … so he avoids […]

Maine’s next governor must be ready to tackle climate change and protect our environment, economy and health. As a public health scientist, I support Hannah Pingree for governor because she has shown she can take bold, practical action to meet this moment. Hannah’s leadership was clear when she brought together diverse stakeholders to develop and […]

President Trump said he would sign no legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. This would require everyone to present proof of citizenship in order to vote. Proof of citizenship is already required to register to vote. Cases of non-citizens voting illegally are as abundant as validated sightings of Bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest. […]