Maine would follow the lead of Vermont and New York if a proposal to hold fossil fuel companies accountable passes.
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A New Year’s wish for North Atlantic right whales | Opinion
As they begin their yearly migration back to New England waters, I’m hoping for safe passage and fewer ropes and ships in their paths.
How to break down Trumpocracy | Opinion
The president has torched our Constitution and every corner of our democracy.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor | Opinion
The former Maine CDC director’s ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Medical organizations have remained too silent on Gaza genocide | Opinion
The deaths of at least 1,700 Palestinian health care workers have gone largely ignored by major representative groups. I can’t accept this.
Our online pasts should not haunt present-day politics | Opinion
If we want young people with new ideas to be in government at every level, we’re going to see old posts we may not agree with — and we need to get over that.
Response to Brunswick foam spill made many omissions | Opinion
The circumstances aren’t as simple as the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority might have us believe.
I’m proud to be an ICE watcher in Portland | Opinion
The agency’s track record of failing to respect due process, engaging in racial profiling and attempting to evade official oversight is all of our business.
Maine’s legal system desperately needs a makeover | Opinion
Passing the parole, ombudsman and clean slate bills and creating an independent statewide public defense system can help right the ship.
The Wabanaki Nations asked Maine for sovereignty. What did we get? Online gaming. | Opinion
Gov. Mills’ recent policy shift doesn’t even begin to address longstanding challenges in state-tribal relations.