Maine’s leaders must protect children’s access to vaccines | Opinion
It is up to our elected officials to cut through the noise and defend the medical information that they know to be true.
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Maine is investing in seniors’ independence because it pays off | Opinion
The state’s Community Aging in Place program saves the state money, removing pressure on local emergency response and municipal budgets.
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By looking to the past, Maine’s philanthropists can brighten its future | Steve Collins
To help philanthropy repair historic wrongs, a new report urges for more transparency about the origins of wealth.
Buddhist monks taught me to slow down, to breathe | Opinion
I’ve discovered that peace and serenity can be found in the most unlikely of places. Like the produce section of a grocery store in Midcoast Maine.
Squeeze in these seasonal activities before the tourists get here | Column
In the month before Memorial Day, many of Maine’s summer destinations are ready and waiting.
After Red Sox coaching shakeup, Kyle Sasala settles in as Sea Dogs manager
Chad Epperson, Portland’s longtime manager, was promoted to Boston to serve as interim Red Sox third base coach after Boston fired Alex Cora and other coaches.
Maine fishing must be central to our national food framework | Opinion
Stop treating our state’s fishermen like a heritage act, start treating them like the essential producers they’ve always been.
I’m voting for Matt Dunlap, who won’t make us look stupid | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Standing up to Trump is the name of the game. Dunlap has practiced it.
On Iran, Trump is failing the leadership test | Jim Fossel
The White House’s striking lack of clarity on the conflict impedes any meaningful negotiation.
Only Bobby Charles can pull Maine back from the abyss | Opinion
Not only can the Republican candidate for governor win, he must.
Former Leavitt star Noah Carpenter embraces bigger role with UMaine football
Carpenter is becoming a prominent part of the Black Bears’ defense as a linebacker.
Training for law enforcement officers must not be fast-tracked | Opinion
Tragic shootings by immigration agents put a spotlight on this grave mistake.
Maine’s small libraries are worth celebrating | Opinion
These places play an outsize role in their communities. As you plan your summer road trips, consider including a visit.
Portland has to hold the cruise industry accountable | Opinion
The cruise lines cannot be allowed to dictate our public health and environmental policy. We have the leverage. It’s time to use it.
Mariners win a physical game in playoff opener vs. Adirondack
Max Andreev’s overtime goal is the difference.
I’m a young Maine feminist and I’m voting for Platner | Opinion
Looking back, I feel Sen. Collins weaponized my abuse to win in 2020. Simply having a woman in the U.S. Senate will not deliver better conditions for Maine women.
Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.
Maine needs growth strategies, not short-term fixes | Opinion
If we want people to thrive here, we need to focus on helping them earn more.
Investing in college food programs should be a simple decision | Opinion
Dining halls offer a starting point for students to develop good eating habits in an environment that makes healthy choices feel normal rather than effortful.
Mainers should care about Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day | Opinion
A culture of connectedness endures in the aftermath of one of the 20th century’s greatest tragedies.
Former Patriots cornerback Ty Law recalls his own draft moment in visit to Portland
The Hall of Fame Patriots legend spent the first night of the NFL Draft at Oddfellahs in Portland, telling stories and mingling with fans.
Americans concerned about chemical risks now depend on state action | Opinion
The federal government is coming up woefully short in addressing unsafe chemicals in food, drinking water and consumer products.
Ranked-choice voting has three of Maine’s gubernatorial hopefuls in cahoots | Steve Collins
Civility encouraged by the system offers candidates a chance to speak well of each other and avoid negative campaigning. What a relief.
For Maine women, this election is personal. So is my vote for Dr. Shah. | Opinion
We need a governor committed to protecting reproductive care.
‘She’s a beast’: Maine women’s football player rediscovers love of game
At 51, Shea Cusick is the oldest player on the Maine Mayhem, the state’s only full-contact women’s football team, and is proving you’re never too old to push your limits.
How I miss ‘No Drama Obama’ and ‘Sleepy Joe’ | Opinion
We deserve to go about our daily lives without the mayhem of the Trump administration.
Legislature wraps session with some hits — and plenty of misses | Douglas Rooks
With a new governor and several first-time legislators, at least voters have some hope for change in 2027.