When crisis strikes, whose side are they on? The officers who run toward danger, or the politics that ask them to slow down first?
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In loving tribute to the best boy, Mookie | Opinion
We said goodbye to my son’s dog in early December. He was, my buddy George said, “The only dog I knew who had two homes.”
Maine must measure what truly matters in education | Opinion
If we allow a single test score number to define a child, an educator or a school, we fail to honor the complexity of learning.
It shouldn’t be unaffordable for Mainers to keep their homes warm | Opinion
Families should not be forced to choose between paying for groceries and filling the oil tank. We need to make sure help is there when people need it.
I was there for one of the Navy’s finest hours. Today, I despair. | Opinion
The assistance offered to Cuban refugees during the Mariel Boatlift stands in stark contrast to America’s recent actions in the Caribbean.
For scientific research to prevail, communication will be vital | Opinion
Faced with deep cuts to research grants by the Trump administration, scientists would be well served to learn how to speak across ideological, educational and cultural lines to foster trust.
Rick Bennett’s independence makes him a strong choice for Maine governor | Opinion
Mainers deserve a leader who is focused on solutions, not sides.
Bowdoin Socialists are seizing the day | Opinion
The formation of our political organization is inspired by both national realignment and specific campus needs.
Maine’s medical malpractice litigation needs a thorough exam | Opinion
The state’s current litigation process is clearly designed to protect insurance companies and members of professional medical societies from legitimate claims.
Maine must not turn a blind eye to rising antisemitism | Opinion
It doesn’t take much scrolling in a local group’s Facebook comment section to find someone claiming that the Jewish people deserve it.