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Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta

by Jim Fossel June 9, 2019June 6, 2019

The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Another View: Media contribute to two-party lock on power

by Joe H. Pickering Jr. June 9, 2019June 10, 2019

Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.

Op-Eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Don’t believe what you hear about Planned Parenthood

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal June 9, 2019September 13, 2020

The organization’s clinics are the place to go for access to a wide range of reproductive health services.

Bill Nemitz, Local & State, Op-Eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: Local business washes away a big-box store nightmare

by Bill Nemitz June 9, 2019June 10, 2019

After Home Depot makes a washer and dryer go poof, Central Furniture and Appliance, Inc., demonstrates the age-old art of good customer relations.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Gun restrictions handicap law-abiding citizens

by Amy Swearer June 8, 2019June 9, 2019

In the wake of the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach, Va., that claimed the lives of 12 people, Gov. Ralph Northam has called for a special legislative session to address gun-related violence. Using the shooting as a call to action, he then proposed a variety of restrictions on lawful gun owners — not one of […]

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Towns, residents, businesses would benefit from jump-starting solar power

by Sandy Carder and Robert Butler June 8, 2019June 7, 2019

L.D. 1711 would remove arbitrary barriers and allow municipalities to lower energy costs and stabilize budgets.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Tom Waddell: Memorial Day a time to remember all combat veterans

by Tom Waddell June 7, 2019June 9, 2019

By remembering what they all went through, maybe we’ll stay out of war.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Another View: Climate change is destroying Earth, and the creatures who call it home

by Ash Hekmat June 7, 2019June 9, 2019

“It’s the worst thing I’ve ever filmed.” That was the reaction of Jamie McPherson, professional cameraman, who in 2017 documented the unwitting mass suicide of nearly 250 walruses in Russia. These walruses simply walked off a high cliff, tumbling to their deaths, smashing against rocks below and occasionally crushing other, unsuspecting walruses as they landed. […]