We cannot work effectively with the utilities to ensure they comply with our plan to transition away from fossil fuels and modernize the grid while also fighting in court to force them to sell.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: In absence of peace, war becomes inevitable
While understandably focused on the war itself, we shouldn’t forget decisions — mostly those by Israel, the region’s dominant military power — that helped bring it about.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Freight railroad free-for-all is unacceptable
The secrecy enjoyed by railroads leaves Maine unable to either evaluate or respond to potentially extraordinary risks to public health and safety.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine will be a valuable partner to an independent Greenland
The world’s largest island is in the process of seceding from Denmark. Some Mainers will have front-row seats to this instructive process.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Safety in our communities shouldn’t feel so tenuous
Tasked with balancing public safety against personal freedom, how often do we get it wrong?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: The power of cooperation in Maine – building stronger communities together
Our state’s cooperatives – including credit unions, housing, agriculture, fisheries and utilities – support local suppliers, create jobs and keep money circulating within the community.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine right to repair referendum question oversteps the mark
The right to repair should be protected. We shouldn’t have to open ourselves to security risks while doing so.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Grumble if you want, but the government is us
If government is our problem, it means that we are our problem.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Communities must step up on housing – or step aside
Local control of housing in Maine has resulted in high costs and low supply. Something has to change.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: House Republicans must end the chaos
Eight lunatics fired Speaker Kevin McCarthy for … simply doing his job.